![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/alvarez-completes-35m-west-ham-move-as-moyes-lands-top-replacement-for-rice/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/crop-23425148.jpg&description=Breaking AL OF A DAY Published : 12:02, 10 Aug 2023 Updated : 12:08, 10 Aug 2023 WEST HAM have announced the signing of Edson Alvarez from Ajax. The Mexican international has joined the club for a fee of £35million and signed a contract running until 2028 with the option for a further year. 1 Edson Alvarez has joined West Ham from Ajax Credit: WEST HAM The Hammers had been in the market for a new defensive midfielder following the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal. The deal with the Dutch giants has seen West Ham pay £32m up front with £3m more in add-ons. Alvarez, 25, becomes the club's first major signing of the summer ahead of a third straight season contesting European football. The midfielder - who will wear the No.19 shirt - has described the move as a "dream" in his first interview with the club. He said: "I am very happy and very proud to be here. "Being here in London and seeing London Stadium, it's amazing. I can't wait to play here in front of the West Ham fans. "It's a hugely sentimental moment for me in my career. To join a club like a West Ham is a dream for me and my family. "The Premier League is a special league, the best league in the world and I think my style will suit it. "I now have a responsibility to West Ham and the West Ham family and I will give absolutely everything for the shirt." Manager David Moyes has claimed that Alvarez will "compliment" the other players in the squad. He added: "We're really pleased to add Edson to our squad. "The midfield area was one we were especially keen to strengthen this summer – and Edson will complement the other options we have in that department. 'He's an experienced international player, who has enjoyed great success for both club and country during his career to date. 'We're excited about welcoming to West Ham and seeing him play his part in English and European competition for the club.' THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life){kind=link}
EDSON ALVAREZ completed his £35m switch to West Ham and vowed: “I will give everything”.
The Mexico international arrives in East London from Ajax on a five-year deal as a like-for-like replacement for departing skipper Declan Rice after his £105m move to Arsenal.
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