James Ward-Prowse made 410 appearances for Southampton having joined the membership on the age of eight; the free-kick specialist scored 11 targets for the Saints final season regardless of their relegation to the Championship; West Ham start their season away at Bournemouth on Saturday

James Ward-Prowse has accomplished his £30m transfer from Southampton to West Ham.

The midfielder brings to an finish a 20-year spell on the south coast, having joined Southampton from the age of eight.

He joins the Hammers on a four-year contract till June 2027.

‘West Ham have actual momentum’

“I’m buzzing to be here at West Ham United. It’s great to be here and I’m looking forward to getting going,” mentioned Ward-Prowse, who’s West Ham’s second summer time signing following Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez.

“From the skin trying in, this can be a Club that has been on the rise for various years now and coming off the success within the UEFA Europa Conference League final yr, you possibly can really feel there’s actual momentum round this Club. It’s nice to be part of it and I can not wait to play my position within the video games to return.

“When I think about my game, it is based on hard work, graft, and giving 100 per cent. West Ham United has always been a club that has epitomises that. You can feel that from the fans and you can see it in the players who are here and the lads that have come through the Academy too.

“I really feel as if I’ll match straight in and I can promise I’ll give my all for this soccer membership in my time right here.”

Moyes: Ward-Prowse’s management qualities are an enormous plus

Hammers boss David Moyes added: “I’m delighted to bring a player of James’ quality and experience to West Ham United.

“He’s carried out to a really excessive stage within the Premier League during the last decade, always producing good numbers season after season.

“His leadership qualities are obviously another huge plus for us – he’ll be a big voice for us, someone who drives the team on from the middle of the pitch.

“We’re excited to get him up and working, for what can be one other busy season on each the home and European entrance.”

Ward-Prowse performed in Saints’ opening Championship sport, assisting Che Adams’ winning goal against Sheffield Wednesday, however didn’t function within the squad for Saturday’s 4-4 draw with Norwich forward of his West Ham transfer.

The Hammers had reportedly walked away from the deal in early August after making a ‘take it or depart it’ supply, however returned to negotiations earlier than ultimately touchdown the midfielder.

Ward-Prowse made 410 appearances for Southampton’s first-team and scored 11 targets in all competitions in every of he final two seasons for the Saints – however couldn’t maintain them within the Premier League final time period.

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