Hitzlsperger joins Hammers
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Hitzlsperger joins Hammers
West Ham have announced the signing of Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.
The 28-year-old will join the club on a free transfer on July 1 following the expiry of his contract at Italian side Lazio.
Hitzlsperger has previous experience of the Barclays Premier League having spent four years at Aston Villa between 2001 and 2005.
Hitzlsperger, who has agreed a three-year deal, becomes the first new arrival at Upton Park this summer as the club bid to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation last term.
Changes are afoot at the Hammers with Avram Grant due to be installed as manager later this month subject to a work permit, and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan expressed his satisfaction with the direction the club is taking.
"I am delighted to welcome Thomas to the club," Sullivan said on www.whufc.com.
"We had to move quickly to secure his services when he became available, especially as there was understandably so much interest in him from around Europe and back in Germany.
"I am especially pleased that he is excited by what we are trying to achieve here at West Ham.
"He is the first of many signings this summer. We are going to sign a mixture of exciting young talent as well as the very best senior pros who can add real strength to the squad like Thomas.
"He is still a young man but has massive experience."
The Press Association
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der hammer joins hammers..
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o that the guy i wondering .......
he germany international bo? -
He is not in the German WC squad
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is he good?
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Originally posted by Y_Shun:
He is not in the German WC squad
ok hmm