BREAKING: West Ham sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton and confirm shirt number
Ward-Prowse becomes theWard-Prowse has joined West Ham in a £30m dealThe midfielder featured in the Saints' first Championship game of the season, but was left out of their 4-4 draw with Norwich on Saturday.
He was at the game to say his goodbyes to his teammates as he leaves the club he joined at the age of eight.“I’m buzzing to be here at West Ham United. It’s great to be here and I’m looking forward to getting going,” said Ward-Prowse.West Ham fans fume at footage of 'traitor' Rice singing 'North London Forever'
“From the outside looking in, this is a Club that has been on the rise for a number of years now and coming off the success in the UEFA Europa Conference League last year, you can feel there is real momentum around this Club. It’s great to be a part of it and I can’t wait to play my role in the games to come.
“When I think about my game, it is based on hard work, graft, and giving 100 per cent. West Ham United has always been a Club that has epitomises that. You can feel that from the fans and you can see it in the players who are here and the lads that have come through the Academy too." Ward-Prowse will take the number seven shirt at West Ham, while Flynn Downes is expected to join Southampton on loan.Most read in Football
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