West Ham United have made their second signing of the summer, bringing in goalkeeper Wes Foderingham on a two-year contract. Foderingham, who was previously with Sheffield United, will officially join the Hammers on July 1st when his contract at Bramall Lane expires.
Foderingham, 33, made 30 appearances for Sheffield United last season before the team was relegated from the Premier League. Despite the disappointment of relegation, Foderingham expressed his excitement about joining West Ham, stating that he has always enjoyed playing for clubs with passionate fanbases and that West Ham is no exception.
The goalkeeper believes that he is joining the club at a positive time, as West Ham has been growing stronger and stronger in recent years. In his own words, “It feels brilliant to be a Hammer!”
This move marks Foderingham’s departure from Sheffield United after four seasons with the club. Throughout his career, he has also had permanent spells with Rangers, Swindon, Crystal Palace, and Fulham.
Technical director Tim Steidten expressed his delight at adding Foderingham to West Ham’s first team goalkeeping unit. He praised Foderingham’s experience, highlighting his time playing at the highest level in the Premier League last year. Steidten believes that having another established goalkeeper like Foderingham working alongside Alphonse Areola and Lukasz Fabianski will greatly benefit the team.
Foderingham’s signing comes shortly after the arrival of Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme, making him West Ham’s second signing under new manager Julen Lopetegui. With these additions to the squad, West Ham fans have reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season.
Overall, this signing demonstrates West Ham’s commitment to strengthening their squad and competing at a higher level in the Premier League. By adding an experienced goalkeeper like Foderingham, the team aims to enhance their defensive capabilities and provide healthy competition within the goalkeeping department. With the guidance of goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero, Foderingham, Areola, and Fabianski will have the opportunity to learn from each other and push themselves to perform at their best.
As West Ham prepares for the new season, fans eagerly await further signings and developments as the club continues to build on their recent successes.