West Ham United has made a significant addition to their squad, signing England full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United on a seven-year contract. The transfer fee remains undisclosed. The 26-year-old right-back returns to his home city of London after five seasons with the Red Devils, where he carved out a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most formidable one-on-one defenders. During his time at Manchester United, Wan-Bissaka contributed to their triumphs in the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and reached the UEFA Europa League final. He also boasts 35 appearances in European competitions and represented England at the Under-21 level.
Wan-Bissaka expressed his excitement about joining West Ham, stating, “It was a no brainer for me to join West Ham – I’m excited and happy to be here. It’s an amazing feeling to be back in London, and I’m excited for what’s coming. I was born here, so I know the ins and outs of London, which plays a big part in my life, so to be back playing in this city means a lot to me.” He also added, “I’m happy to be here, am grateful for the warm welcome, and I am excited to be playing for the Club and will give it my all.”
While West Ham celebrates their new signing, Manchester United appears to have lined up replacements for Wan-Bissaka. Reports suggest they are close to acquiring Moroccan full-back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich and Dutch center-back Matthijs de Ligt, with footage surfacing on Monday showing De Ligt arriving in Manchester to finalize the move. Earlier in the transfer window, Manchester United strengthened their defense by signing 18-year-old center-back Leny Yoro from Lille for a hefty 62 million euros (USD 68 million). This transfer window has seen a flurry of activity for Manchester United, demonstrating their commitment to building a competitive squad for the upcoming season.
