West Ham United have officially signed Angelo Ogbonna from Juventus for €11m. “I feel ready for this new adventure.”
The centre-back completed the transfer after passing a medical today and signed a four-year contract.
Juve released a financial statement confirming the cost of the operation is €11m to be paid over three years (£7.9m). This is slightly less than the reported €12m fee.
“I am delighted to have joined the club,” he told whufc.com.
West Ham United have officially signed Angelo Ogbonna from Juventus for €11m. “I feel ready for this new adventure.”
The centre-back completed the transfer after passing a medical today and signed a four-year contract.
Juve released a financial statement confirming the cost of the operation is €11m to be paid over three years (£7.9m). This is slightly less than the reported €12m fee.
“I am delighted to have joined the club,” he told whufc.com.
“I wanted to play in the Premier League and am happy to be in London. My heart told me that the right decision was to play for West Ham United.
“I cannot wait to start working under Mr Bilic and with my new team-mates. I feel ready for this new adventure.”
The 27-year-old had been at Juve since July 2013, when he controversially crossed the city from arch rivals Torino for €13m.
Ogbonna becomes the second Serie A player to join the Hammers this summer after Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang.
“I packed my stuff, I am going to London!” wrote Ogbonna on his official Twitter account.
“It’s been an honour being part of the Juventus world: thanks to Juve I felt things that will always be a part of me… I won’t ever forget any one of you!
“This is not the right time to make evaluations… Maybe in the future… After 13 years I am leaving Turin, my adoptive town, my people and my friends…
“I am sure I will miss you, but this is life, made of old and new experiences. Thank you to all for these awesome years!!
"I would also like to thank Everton for having been real gentlemen."
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