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The player joins the defender Balbuena, who left the Corinthians and also hit with the English team
by Agência Estado
Campinas, SP, 15 (AFI) After a disappointing season and flirting with relegation to the Premier League, West Ham has not been spared in the signings and announced Sunday another name to strengthen his squad. It's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson, who has distinguished himself with the Lazio jersey.
The 25-year-old signed a four-year contract with the London club, which did not reveal the amount paid for him. According to the British press, however, West Ham has paid 35 million pounds (about 178.3 million reais), which could reach 42 million (about 214 million reais), which would make him the most expensive player in the history of the team.
"I'm really happy and satisfied to have come to West Ham, it's a club with a lot of tradition.Many great players have played here like Bobby Moore, Carlos Tevez and Di Canio. they were great players and idols I'm looking forward to being there, so maybe who knows, maybe I can get to where they came from too, I'm happy to be here, it's a dream come true, "he said on the club's website.
Before Felipe Anderson, West Ham had already announced important names such as midfielder Wilshere, the former Arsenal, and defender Corinthians Balbuena. In total, seven reinforcements are already engaged for the 2018/2019 season.
"I want to thank the club owner, David Sullivan, because he made a big effort to get me here, I know how difficult it was, so I have to thank him too much. on the field with goals and winning games, "said Felipe Anderson.
The player was revealed in Santos's shirt and arrived in Lazio as a young man in 2013. There, he became a Absolute starter and has reached the Brazilian national team, including being part of the unprecedented Olympic gold campaign in 2016. However, two seasons have decreased production and lost some of the space in the distribution.
"We think we have signed one of the most exciting talents of European football." Felipe has shown a fantastic level of performance in Lazio in recent seasons and we believe that he will bring this quality in England coach Manuel Pellegrini ", said Director of football West Ham Mario Husillos.
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