West Ham transfer target sends 4-word message to Wan-Bissaka after £15m move
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka was confirmed as a West Ham player on Tuesday, completing a move from Manchester United.
Former Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha has sent his well wishes to ex teammate Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the full-back completed a move to West Ham from Manchester United on Tuesday.
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The Hammers are believed to have forked out £15 million for the 26-year-old's services. That is much less than half of the £45 million paid by the Red Devils to sign the player from the Eagles in 2019 but comes as Erik ten Hag brings Noussair Mazraoui to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich.
The arrival of Wan-Bissaka, who has 172 top flight appearances to his name, represents the latest marquee signing by West Ham this summer. The defender will rival Vladimir Coufal for a starting berth with Ben Johnson having left the club as a free agent, since joining Ipswich Town.
Wan-Bissaka shared a heartfelt message of thanks to Manchester United on Tuesday afternoon via Instagram, which prompted an outpour of support from fellow professionals, including Zaha. The winger wrote 'go smash it fam'.
In the caption of his post, the new West Ham boy said: "To everyone associated with Manchester United, thank you. You’ve helped me fulfil so many dreams of mine and I leave the club with memories to last me a lifetime.
"I’m so grateful for the love, help and support I’ve had from players and staff during the last five years and wish you all nothing but the best. Thank you to the fans, you’ve stuck by us throughout the ups and downs. Appreciate you. Thank you so much, Reds."
Zaha, who moved to Turkish side Galatasaray on a free transfer last summer, is a name that West Ham fans have already heard this summer. The London club have been linked with a move for the forward.
Galatasaray are reportedly willing to let the player leave after just 12 months. The Sun carried reports of West Ham interest last month with Football Insider maintaining that there is still Hammers interest this week.
It's no surprise to see reports that Crystal Palace are frontrunners to bring Zaha back to the Premier League. Not only is the 31-year-old a club legend, but the Eagles have sold star man Michael Olise to Bayern Munich this summer and are in the market for reinforcements.