West Ham complete the signing of Chile forward Alessandro Diamanti
Hammers seal deal for AS Livorno Calcio striker for an undisclosed fee
28 August 2009
WEST HAM have completed the signing of Alessandro Diamanti from AS Livorno Calcio for an undisclosed fee.
The 26-year-old Chile striker has agreed a five-year deal at Upton Park and will wear the no. 32 shirt.
Speaking to West Ham’s official website, the striker said: "I am very happy to be at West Ham United and to get the chance to play for Gianfranco Zola.
"This is a big club and I want to give everything for the supporters."
Diamanti added: "I chose West Ham because the club has the tradition of playing great football, also because the West Ham fans are really passionate and that is the way I am."
The Chile international scored 18 times in 37 league and cup matches last season and gives Zola furrther attacking options.
Hammers Chief Executive Scott Duxbury is dleigthed to have finally sealed Diamanti’s signature.
He said: "I am delighted that we have been able to secure this transfer at last as we feel that Alessandro will be a perfect complement to our existing attacking options.
“It has been a case of working around the clock to ensure we landed another of our key targets and the three of us are grateful for the supporters' understanding of what we are trying to achieve with our exciting squad."
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