West Ham United have accomplished the signing of Chelsea star Kurt Zouma, who joins Hammers in a deal price round £ 25 million.
The 26-year-old underwent his medical examination at London Stadium on Thursday, and the switch is predicted to be introduced shortly after.
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And West Ham confirmed that Zouma have now joined the membership on Saturday evening after their 2-2 draw in opposition to Crystal Palace.
The defender leaves Chelsea after spending seven years in west London, the place he grew to become a two-time Premier League winner, whereas incomes a Champions League successful medal below Thomas Tuchel final season.
West Ham have plundered £ 25m to land the midfielder, with David Moyes satisfied that Zouma is the person wanted to assist the membership rise to the Premier League desk.
90min understands that Hammers has put a lot religion within the Frenchman that he has turn into the membership’s highest earner and elevated his Chelsea wage by nearly 50%. However, a lot of his wage bundle is structured in performance-based bonuses.
It would have been uncertain whether or not the deal would go forward, with issues about Zouma’s contract necessities, after which a scare in the course of the defender’s medical examination. Fear was expressed over the situation of his knee after breaking his anterior cruciate ligament whereas enjoying for Chelsea in 2016, however that was not sufficient to dissuade the Hammers from hitting the deal.
Moyes has finished wonders within the final 12 months and has developed an unimaginable sixth place final yr, which made the iron golf equipment safe Europa League soccer. Participation in Europe signifies that West Ham’s squad may be notably intensive, and so they already lack depth within the midfield division.
Zouma’s arrival strengthens their backline in spectacular methods and in preparation for a busy season. The former Everton midfielder could have to attend till after the worldwide break earlier than making his debut, after not signing in time to play in opposition to Palace on Saturday.
