WEST HAM have signed Danish centre-back Frederik Alves for an undisclosed price and he’ll be part of up with the Hammers on January 2.
The East Londoners have landed the 6ft 2in Denmark Underneath-21 worldwide from Danish facet Silkeborg on a deal till 2024.
West Ham have signed Danish centre-back Frederik Alves
The 21-year-old is predicted to mattress in slowly – seemingly getting video games with the Underneath-23s at first – earlier than transferring as much as the primary staff in time.
The Hammers have a number of senior centre-backs already on the books in Angelo Ogbonna, Issa Diop, Fabian Balbuena and Craig Dawson.
Aaron Cresswell has additionally been enjoying there this season with children Goncalo Cardoso and Harrison Ashby in a position to play the place as effectively.
Alves is conscious he must be affected person and stated: “I’m feeling very excited and I can’t wait to get began.
“I used to be very excited to listen to {that a} large staff from the Premier League was and I’m very glad to be getting a possibility at this membership.
“My plan is to hitch up and practice with the squad in January and, from there, to work laborious in order that I can play with the primary staff.
“I’ve nice respect for the senior defenders right here and I’m the younger one, so I’m going to be taught as a lot as I can from them as a result of they’re extra skilled and understand how the Premier League works. I’m right here to be taught.
“My type of play is that I’m a defender who likes to play with the ball at my toes, however I additionally like defending and am good in my duels.
The 21-year-old will be part of up with the Hammers on January 2Credit score: Getty Pictures – Getty
“I attempt to be intelligent and never simply use my energy, however to consider how I’m going to win every duel.
“The Premier League is one of the best league on this planet and I’m able to do the laborious work, to be taught and do all the things I can to assist the staff.”
The Hammers lost 3-0 at Chelsea on Monday after Tammy Abraham’s quickfire double dashed their hopes of a win after sustained durations of strain within the second-half with the rating simply 1-0.
Elsewhere, the East Londoners have been linked with a move for Ecuador star Moises Caicedo, 19, in a £5m deal.
Alves has been signed from Danish facet SilkeborgCredit score: Getty Pictures – Getty
