West Ham United have completed the signing of Ghanaian international, Andre Ayew from Swansea City for a club record fee. The Hammers shelled out £20.5m for the 26-year-old forward, who joins Slaven Bilic’s side on a four-year deal after impressing in south Wales last season.
The striker moved to the Liberty Stadium on a free transfer ahead of the 2015-16 season and was a star turn for a Swansea side that finished 12th. Ayew and left-back Arthur Masuaku arrived at the London Stadium on Monday, following Ashley Fletcher, Havard Nordveit, Gokhan Tore, Sofiane Feghouli and Arthur Masuaku in joining the Hammers during the close-season.
Ayew scored 60 goals in 202 games for Marseille, winning the Coupe de la Ligue twice during his time at Stade Velodrome. West Ham co-chairman David Gold initially announced the signing, before West Ham’s official social media channels confirmed the move.
Joining Slaven Bilic’s side, Ayew told West Ham’s official website: “I am very proud and happy to be at this magnificent club. I am happy to be playing for these fans and I hope to make the people very happy here.” He said.