West Ham have completed their first summer signing with the acquisition of Luis Guilherme.
West Ham United have kicked off their summer transfer activities with significant acquisitions. They secured Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras in a deal exceeding £25 million, marking him as the inaugural signing under the stewardship of manager Julen Lopetegui. Alongside Guilherme, goalkeeper Wes Foderingham joins the squad on a free transfer from Sheffield United, bolstering their options between the posts.
Guilherme, in his first statements since the move, expressed immense joy at joining West Ham, praising the club’s confidence in his abilities and the thoroughness of their recruitment process, which included discussions not only with him but also with his family. He eagerly anticipates contributing to the club’s ambitions and is enthusiastic about the journey ahead, emphasizing the positive impression made by Lopetegui and his project for the team.
Tim Steidten, the technical director at West Ham, echoed Guilherme’s sentiments, lauding the Brazilian’s promising start to his professional career with Palmeiras. Steidten highlighted Guilherme’s versatility across attacking positions and noted his technical prowess and physical attributes—such as speed, strength, and stamina—as crucial assets that will aid his adaptation to the rigorous demands of English football and the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the club’s pursuit of talent continues with reports indicating an interest in Corinthians’ Wesley Gassova. The 19-year-old winger has attracted attention for his dynamic playing style, drawing comparisons to stars like Mbappe for his ability to impact games from the left flank despite being right-footed. West Ham faces competition from Premier League rivals and French clubs for Gassova’s signature, with negotiations ongoing as they aim to secure another promising addition to their squad ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 campaign.
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