James Ward-Prowse completes £30 million move from Southampton to West Ham, David Moyes salutes 'leadership qualities'

West Ham United have completed the signing of James Ward-Prowse for £30 million on a four-year deal from Southampton.

Ward-Prowse will wear The Hammers’ number seven shirt and leaves the Saints after making 410 appearances, recording 55 goals and 54 assists.

The 28-year-old becomes West Ham's second summer signing following the arrival of Edson Alvarez from Ajax, and could make his debut in Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea at the London Stadium.

After his arrival was confirmed, manager David Moyes told the club website: “I’m delighted to bring a player of James’ quality and experience to West Ham United.

“He's performed to a very high level in the Premier League over the last decade, constantly producing good numbers season after season.

“His leadership qualities are obviously another huge plus for us – he’ll be a big voice for us, someone who drives the team on from the middle of the pitch.

“We’re excited to get him up and running, for what will be another busy season on both the domestic and European front.”

Ward-Prowse was been a mainstay in The Saints' side in recent years and won the club's Player of the Year award in each of the last two seasons.

The midfielder has also represented England at every level from the under-17s to the seniors, where he holds 11 caps with two goals. His debut came in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Germany in March 2017.

Speaking about the move, Ward-Prowse said: “I’m buzzing to be here at West Ham United. It’s great to be here and I’m looking forward to getting going.

“From the outside looking in, this is a club that has been on the rise for a number of years now and coming off the success in the UEFA Europa Conference League last year, you can feel there is real momentum around this Club. It’s great to be a part of it and I can’t wait to play my role in the games to come.

“When I think about my game, it is based on hard work, graft, and giving 100 per cent. West Ham United has always been a Club that has epitomises that. You can feel that from the fans and you can see it in the players who are here and the lads that have come through the Academy too.

“I feel as though I will fit straight in and I can promise I will give my all for this football club in my time here.”

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