West Ham have confirmed the signing of Maximilian Kilman from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £40 million.
Wolves initially rejected the Hammers £25 million bid, however determined to let the 27-year-old defender go when it was improved on.
Kilman signed a seven-year contract and can play underneath new boss Julen Lopetegui.
West Ham sought reinforcements at centre-back, having additionally pursued Good’s Jean-Clair Todibo.
Their closing provide for Kilman, although barely beneath Wolves’ £45 million valuation, was accepted.
Kilman, who was Wolves’ captain and most-used participant final season, expressed pleasure about becoming a member of West Ham.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be a West Ham United participant. As quickly as I used to be conscious of the curiosity from the Membership, it was a chance I used to be eager to pursue.”
Lopetegui beforehand coached Kilman at Wolves and appointed him captain throughout the 2022/23 season.
Kilman is optimistic about reuniting with Lopetegui: “I actually loved working with Julen throughout his time at Wolves.
“He’s a top-class coach and somebody I realized so much from, and I’m assured I’ll proceed to enhance as a participant underneath his administration right here.”
