Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma joins West Ham on four-year deal
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma on a four-year deal for £29.8m.
The 26-year-old center-back has signed a contract until 2025 and joins the Hammers in a £29.8million transfer deal which will boost
David Moyes’
defensive options.
"My conversation with the manager went very fast. I just felt like he really wanted me to come and join the team, especially a good team that's started the season very, very well.
"With the great season that West Ham had last year, that gave the team a lot of confidence to improve this year - and I want to help the team do that."
Zouma
won two Premier League titles and a Champions League with the Blues and brings the experience Hammers boss
David Moyes
was looking for to strengthen his defense.
West Ham manager David Moyes added:
"I am delighted to welcome Kurt to West Ham United. He is a player we have tracked for some time, and we have taken great care and diligence to make the transfer happen. He was always our first choice and I am very happy that he is now our player.
"Kurt will join a squad full of players who are hungry and ambitious. He will provide competition to our squad. He is a strong, powerful player with great experience in the Premier League while he is also at a good age for a center-back.
"Kurt has enjoyed great success at Chelsea and I can see that he is determined to continue being successful here at the London Stadium. Myself, the coaching staff and players are all looking forward to working with him and we wish him all the very best in his career with us."
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