The midfielder James Ward-Prowse of Southampton has been officially signed by West Ham United. The set-piece expert joins Edson Alvarez from Ajax as the second summer signing for the Hammers.

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with London Stadium to terminate the connection that began with Southampton in 2003. He joined David Moyes’ team when Southampton was demoted to the Championship.

“I’m buzzing to be here at West Ham United. It’s great to be here and I’m looking forward to getting going,” Ward-Prowse told the club’s official website.

“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%. 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.

“I feel as though I will fit straight in and I can promise I will give my all for this football club in my time here.”

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— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 14, 2023

Manager David Moyes welcomed the England international and is looking forward to introducing an experienced player with a proven Premier League pedigree to his squad. “I’m delighted to bring a player of James’ quality and experience to West Ham United,” he said.

“He’s performed to a very high level in the Premier League over the last decade, constantly producing good numbers season after season. His leadership qualities are obviously another huge plus for us – he’ll be a big voice for us, someone who drives the team on from the middle of the pitch.

“We’re excited to get him up and running, for what will be another busy season on both the domestic and European front,” Moyes added. Ward-Prowse’s move to West Ham for a fee of £30million is expected to be followed by further signings.

Gianluca Scamacca left West Ham for Atalanta in a £26 million deal, and Ward-Prowse will take his place in the number 7 shirt. Although the transfer fee was not stated, we understand that it was around £30 million.

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— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 14, 2023

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