West Ham sign defender Walker-Peters

West Ham United have signed former Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters.

The England international, who will wear the No 2 shirt, has agreed a three-year deal with the Hammers.

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“I spoke to Graham Potter and he was a big, big part of me making the decision,” Walker-Peters told the official club website. “I’ve always liked his style as a coach, and I think it will suit me well.

“I like to play with intensity, give my all in every game, and I want to try and achieve special things here. Every team wants to win trophies and West Ham have that ambition. From speaking to Graham, he wants to create something special, and hopefully I can be a part of that.”

Walker-Peters' career so far

Born in London on 13 April 1997, Walker-Peters began his youth career at Tottenham Hotspur, and progressed to the first team, making his Premier League debut against Newcastle United in 2017.

He made 24 appearances for Spurs in all competitions before joining Southampton on loan in January 2020.

The full-back featured 10 times during his loan spell before joining Saints on a permanent basis ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Walker-Peters made his England debut against Switzerland in March 2022, one of two caps for the national team.

When could Walker-Peters make his West Ham debut?

Walker-Peters could make his West Ham debut in the Premier League Summer Series against Manchester United on 27 July.

The Hammers begin their Premier League campaign at Sunderland on Saturday 16 August.