Great news, West Ham have confirmed 24-year-old Modibo Maiga has joined The Hammers for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract with an option for a further two years.
Maiga, who is a Mali international, can play as a striker or on the wing and scored 24 league goals in the last two seasons in Ligue 1.
Speaking to WHUFC.com Maiga said:
“I am really happy and excited about joining West Ham United,” said Maiga. “I know West Ham are a big club in England and I’m really looking forward to representing them. They have huge tradition and it is like joining part of a family and that is one of the main reasons I wanted to come here.
“I know some of the big names that have played for the club in the past and I am proud to be part of a new team back in the Premier League.”
Lets hope this is the first of some quality signings for West Ham.
What do you guys think? Good signing? Who should we be looking for next?