Aaron Wan-Bissaka has known as his transfer from Manchester United to West Ham a “no-brainer” after signing a seven-year deal to return to London in a £15 million switch.
Former Crystal Palace right-back Wan-Bissaka, who received the FA Cup and EFL Cup throughout 5 seasons at United, has change into new Hammers supervisor Julen Lopetegui’s seventh signing because the Spaniard succeeded David Moyes in July.
“It’s a tremendous feeling to be again in London,” stated the 26-year-old. “I’m excited for what’s coming. I used to be born right here, so I do know the ins and outs of London, which performs an enormous half in my life. To be again taking part in on this metropolis means loads to me.
“I can’t wait to get on the pitch, get to know the gamers and push on from there. I see a staff that’s in it collectively, that can push one another to win.
“[They are] a gaggle that has acquired every others’ backs by way of thick and skinny, so being a part of that and having that insurance coverage helps loads if you end up surrounded by squad.”
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— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 13, 2024
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A Palace academy product who received the Eagles’ Younger Participant of the 12 months award in 2017-18, Wan-Bissaka joined United for an preliminary £45m in June 2019.
Wan-Bissaka made essentially the most tackles of any Premier League participant in 2019-20 and went on to begin within the 2020-21 Uefa Europa League remaining, which United misplaced 11-10 on penalties following a 1-1 draw with Villarreal.
He featured in 5 of United’s remaining 21 matches of the 2021-22 season and was hindered by accidents throughout the first half of the next marketing campaign earlier than starting to play extra frequently.
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— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 13, 2024
All however three minutes of United’s closing 12 video games of final season featured Wan-Bissaka, together with their 2-1 win over Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup remaining.
The previous DR Congo and England youth worldwide was known as as much as the Three Lions’ senior staff in 2019 however withdrew by way of a again damage.
West Ham fixtures, schedule
West Ham have spent greater than £100m since appointing Lopetegui as they bid to enhance on a ninth-placed end in 2023-24.
Their Premier League marketing campaign begins at dwelling to Aston Villa on Saturday (5.30pm BST) and proceeds to a visit to Palace on August 24 (3pm).
