West Ham have moved early to finish a deal for Brazilian defender Luizao from South American facet Sao Paulo, with the participant set to reach at his new membership in January.
The 20-year-old centre-back will arrive in London on January 1 together with his transfer being topic to worldwide clearance earlier than he might be unveiled in entrance of Hammers followers.
To many Luizao will probably be comparatively exceptional, however in his house nation of Brazil he’s already gaining a popularity. The teen has made 22 appearances for the reason that begin of the yr, having graduated from the Sao Paulo academy.
Brazilian defender Luizao (proper) has accomplished his deal to hitch West Ham in January
West Ham will welcome the Brazilian defender to the membership on January 1 as soon as the switch window opens
He solely made his debut for the first-team in Could and helped the workforce attain the Copa Sudamericana remaining.
Now he’s set to star within the Premier League as West Ham supervisor David Moyes appears to be like to usher in additional reinforcements throughout the January switch window.
Luizao will initially be a part of up with the membership’s improvement squad
The deal was accomplished for an undisclosed price, with Luizao signing a six-year deal on the membership
Nevertheless, Hammers followers desirous to catch a primary glimpse might have to attend slightly longer with the defender set to initially discover his toes within the West Ham improvement squad.
An announcement welcoming Luizao on the membership’s official web site learn: ‘West Ham United is happy to substantiate {that a} deal has been agreed to signal promising Brazilian defender Luizão.
‘The 20-year-old will be a part of the Hammers from São Paulo on 1 January 2023, topic to worldwide clearance, on a contract till the summer season of 2026.
‘A centre-back, Luizão made his senior debut in Could and has since made 20 first-team appearances and helped São Paulo attain the ultimate of the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Do Brasil semi-finals.
Hammers boss David Moyes has already secured his first signing of the January switch window
‘The 6’2 participant will initially be a part of Mark Robson’s developmental squad and proceed his evolution on the Academy of Soccer.
‘Everybody at West Ham United wish to welcome Luizão to the Membership and need him each success in his profession in Claret and Blue.
