WEST HAM signed France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £7.75 million (€9 million) on Monday following his loan spell at the Premier League club.
Areola agreed a five-year contract with the Hammers and will compete with Lukasz Fabianski for the role of first-choice keeper at the London Stadium.
The 29-year-old said: “I feel great. I’m happy to sign and happy to stay here permanently and I can’t wait to start to train and to do the job.
“The main thing is that I felt the love of the supporters last season. Something for me that is really important is to feel that I’m loved.
“I know that I have to do my job and to do everything to make them happy, and obviously also the team. The vibe of last season was great, so I just wanted to do everything to stay here.”
West Ham boss David Moyes was pleased to get Areola back to the club.
“Alphonse made a huge contribution to the club during his loan spell last season. His performances backed up why we see him as a top goalkeeper,” he said.
“He brings proven quality and experience at the highest level, both on the domestic and international scene.”
He was given massive loyalty by when he was guilty of racism so glad to see he’ll repay it. His talent deserves champions league matches.
Torres said he wanted his kids to have Liverpool accents hmmmm
Hero!
Go to soccer girls team instead
I love the way sureZ bites his opponent, ill always miss him.