As we already reported, German international Thilo Kehrer has joined West Ham United in a $12 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League club, with the option of a two-year extension.Parisian disastrous business! They’ll take a $20 million hit to get rid of Burundian starThe London club have been looking for defensive cover after new signing Nayef Aguerd suffered an ankle injury in pre-season and fellow centre-half Issa Diop left to join Fulham.Kehrer, who played for PSG in the 2020 Champions League final, which they lost to Bayern Munich, said he was excited to join the “best league in the world”.”I’m very excited to sign for West Ham United. This is the best league in the world, and I’m excited about coming to play in the Premier League. I talked to the manager and he told me about how he sees me fitting in at the club. My biggest goal now is to join the team, integrate myself within the group and enjoy playing for West Ham.”Predominantly a centre-back, Kehrer is also comfortable in either full-back position and even played regularly as a deep-lying midfielder as a youngster. Coach David Moyes described Kehrer as a versatile player who will provide him with several options in picking the team.”I am pleased to welcome Thilo to West Ham United. He’s a talented player, who can play in a number of defensive positions, adding strength and depth to our current options.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6573578##Kehrer becomes the Hammers’ sixth signing of the window, following Morocco centre-back Nayef Aguerd, France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, Italy centre-forward Gianluca Scamacca, Ivory Coast winger Maxwel Cornet and midfielder Flynn Downes.
