West Ham complete £13m transfer for Thilo Kehrer from PSG on four-year deal as defender becomes sixth summer signing
WEST HAM have signed Thilo Kehrer from Paris Saint-Germain for £13million.
The German has penned a four-year contract with David Moyes’ side.
Thilo Kehrer has swapped PSG for West Ham[/caption]Kehrer, 25, is West Ham’s sixth summer signing and bolsters their defence after the departure of Issa Diop to Fulham last week.
The Hammers were especially eager to strengthen at the back after losing fellow new-boy Nayef Aguerd to a serious ankle injury last month.
Upon joining the East Londoners, Kehrer told their official website: “I’m very excited to sign for West Ham United.
“This is the best league in the world and I’m excited about coming to play in the Premier League.
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“I talked to the manager and he told me about how he sees me fitting in at the club.
“My biggest goal now is to get into the team, integrate myself within the group and enjoy playing for West Ham.”
Boss David Moyes added: “I am really pleased to welcome Thilo to West Ham United.
“He’s a talented player, who can play in a number of defensive positions, adding strength and depth to our current options.”
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