West Ham United Completes Signing Of Edson Alvarez from Ajax Amsterdam

West Ham have completed the signing Mexican midfielder, Edson Alvarez from Ajax Amsterdam on a five-year contract.

Alvarez becomes the Hammers’ first signing of the summer transfer window, with Alvarez’s arrival coming after West Ham sold captain Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m.

“It’s a hugely sentimental moment for me in my career. To join a club like a West Ham is a dream for me and my family”. Said Alvarez.

“The Premier League is a special league, the best league in the world and I think my style will suit it.

I now have a responsibility to West Ham and the West Ham family and I will give absolutely everything for the shirt.”

Speaking on his latest midfield acquisition, Manager David Moyes said:

“We’re really pleased to add Edson to our squad,” manager David Moyes said after his first signing of the summer transfer window.

“The midfield area was one we were especially keen to strengthen this summer and Edson will complement the other options we have in that department”.

“He’s an experienced international player, who has enjoyed great success for both club and country during his career to date.”

His former club Ajax have confirmed the figures of the deal with £32.8m up front with £2.6m in add-ons, while Alvarez will wear the No 19 shirt at the London Stadium.