West Ham United have accomplished the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from OGC Good on mortgage with an choice to purchase.
The France worldwide turns into the Hammers’ seventh incoming of a busy summer season switch window to date.
Todibo had been closely linked with a transfer to Juventus in current weeks, whereas a swap to Manchester United was blocked by UEFA as a result of multi-club possession guidelines.
However West Ham have swooped in and sealed one of many signings of the summer season, bringing Todibo to the London Stadium.
“I’m actually excited to be signing for West Ham United,” Todibo mentioned. “It’s a dream come true to play within the Premier League, the very best league on this planet.
“That is a tremendous alternative for me, at a membership with big ambition, who wish to actually make progress underneath the brand new head coach.
“It seems like the correct time to be coming to West Ham, within the coronary heart of London, with a tremendous, passionate fan-base. I am so excited to drag on the West Ham shirt, and play on the London Stadium within the Premier League.”
Good first agreed to let Todibo be a part of West Ham again in July, however on the time the defender held out for Juventus. When it grew to become obvious earlier this week the Bianconeri wouldn’t have the ability to submit a suitable provide, West Ham returned to the negotiating desk, led by technical director Tim Steidten, and Todibo gave the inexperienced gentle for a swap to east London.
Steidten mentioned: “That is one other vital signing for the soccer membership and exhibits the attraction of West Ham for high gamers in Europe.
“It is no secret that Jean-Clair is a participant we have been monitoring for a while, so we’re delighted to have gotten this signing over the road forward of the beginning of the brand new season.
“He is bought confirmed pedigree in European soccer, particularly in France, the place he has shone in recent times, exhibiting all of his qualities as one of many most interesting ball-playing centre-halves in Ligue 1.
“There was big curiosity from throughout Europe for his signature this summer season, and we’re as soon as once more indebted to the board for backing us to herald a participant who’s approaching the height years of his profession.
“I am positive the West Ham followers are enthusiastic about Jean-Clair’s arrival, and we will not wait to see him taking part in in a West Ham shirt.”
Todibo will take the quantity 25 shirt for West Ham.
