West Ham complete deal for Palmeiras midfielder Luis Guilherme
West Ham have completed the signing of Brazilian attacking midfielder Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. The 18-year-old has agreed a five-year deal and will finalise his switch when the transfer window opens on Friday.
“I’m very happy to be signing with West Ham United, a club that trusted in my work,” said Guilherme. “I also want to thank everyone at West Ham, particularly [the technical director] Tim [Steidten] and his team who came to Brazil and not only talked with me, but also with my family.
“They presented the project, and both my family and I liked it. So, I’m very happy to be signing with this club and hope to contribute as much as possible. If things go well, we have a beautiful journey ahead.”
Guilherme has won the Serie A title with Palmeiras and been capped by Brazil at under-20 level. He said: “The Premier League is the best league in the world. I believe I’ll improve a lot here with the entire staff at West Ham, which is crucial for my development.
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“Growing up, whenever I had the chance, I watched English football. Seeing how it is and now being able to play here is an incredible feeling. Since I was 11, I had this dream, and now it’s becoming a reality.”