Out-of-favour centre-half Kurt Zouma has left Chelsea to join West Ham in a deal reported to be worth around £25 million.
Early Premier league leaders have signed the French defender from their London rivals Chelsea on a four-year deal.
The Hammers revealed they have paid an undisclosed fee reported to be around £25 million to land the big French defender.
Zouma, capped eight times by his country, made 151 appearances for the Blues following his move from Saint-Etienne in 2014.
The 26-year-old won two Premier league titles, the EFL Cup, the UEFA Champions league and UEFA Super Cup during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Zouma had spent loan spells with Stoke City and Everton and he is on the move again in a permanent switch to join David Motes’ high flying side.
“I’m very happy and proud.” Zouma told the Hammers’ official website.
“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.”SOURCES: whufc.com/FotMob