West Ham United FC had reportedly signed striker Andre Ayew from fellow English Premier League club Swansea City FC for a club record transfer fee of £20.5 million on Monday, according to latest reports.
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The Ghana worldwide scored 12 Premier League goals for the Swans last season, having joined the club in June 2015. He went on to score 12 goals during his debut season in the Premier League.
The Old Lady’s record signing Gonzalo Higuain replaced Mario Mandzukic at half-time, his first appearance since joining from Napoli for €90m.
The Ghana worldwide won the BBC African Player of the Year in 2011 and signs a four-year deal to become West Ham’s record signing.
Per the source, the Ghana worldwide forward has signed for the East London based outfit on a three-year contract which included an additional two-year option.
West Ham have moved to strengthen their options at left-back after Aaron Cresswell was injured during preseason.
‘The club have a lot of ambition and they also have a great manager.
“It’s a big honour for me to be part of this club”, Masuaku told the club’s website.
West Ham have completed the signing of Olympiakos left-back Arthur Masuaku.
Some people will point out that we were close to signing him past year but West Ham were unwilling to match Swansea’s wage offer given the fairly wage heavy deal that had just been completed for Payet.
“I am not the one who is getting offers for West Ham players”.
Ayew joined Swansea last summer from French side Marseille.
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Carroll already played both games this season against Domzale in the Europa League qualifications, recording an assist in Thursday’s 3-0 win at Olympic Stadium.
