West Ham sign Dutch winger Summerville from Leeds
Published: 05:08 PM,Aug 04,2024 | EDITED : 09:08 PM,Aug 04,2024
Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville
Upton Park: West Ham United have signed Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United on a five-year deal with an option to extend for another year, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
The 22-year-old, who joined Leeds in 2020, was named the English Championship's player of the season in 2023-24 after scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists.
The transfer fee was not disclosed, though media reports put the deal in excess of £25 million ($32 million).
'It's the perfect next step for my career. West Ham United is a huge club, with lots of ambition and great players,' Summerville said in a statement.
West Ham begin their Premier League campaign at home against Aston Villa on August 17. — Reuters
The 22-year-old, who joined Leeds in 2020, was named the English Championship's player of the season in 2023-24 after scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists.
The transfer fee was not disclosed, though media reports put the deal in excess of £25 million ($32 million).
'It's the perfect next step for my career. West Ham United is a huge club, with lots of ambition and great players,' Summerville said in a statement.
West Ham begin their Premier League campaign at home against Aston Villa on August 17. — Reuters