'There were a lot of teams but I chose West Ham' - Diouf

West Ham have signed Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf on a long-term contract. The left-sided full-back or wing-back, 20, won the Czech top flight with Slavia Prague last season and will wear the number 12 shirt for the Hammers. Head Coach Graham Potter added: "He is a young player we have been watching for some time, and somebody that we believe can be a really good fit for what we are trying to build at the club."

El Hadji Malick Diouf
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West Ham have signed Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf on a long-term contract.

The left-sided full-back or wing-back, 20, won the Czech top flight with Slavia Prague last season and will wear the number 12 shirt for the Hammers.

He told the club's website: "I'm really happy to be here and to make a progression for my career. I'm looking forward to working hard and joining my new teammates.

"There were a lot of teams [who wanted to sign me], but I chose West Ham United first and I spoke with the coach and it was a good plan for me.

"I want to say to the West Ham supporters I'm very happy to be here with them. I think we'll make a very good season this year."

Head Coach Graham Potter added: "He is a young player we have been watching for some time, and somebody that we believe can be a really good fit for what we are trying to build at the club."

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