Wednesday 20 January 2016 19:19, UK
West Ham have completed the signing of Leeds United full-back Sam Byram on a four-and-a-half year contract.
The 22-year-old has moved for an undisclosed fee, following several days of negotiations between the clubs.
"I'm unbelievably proud and happy to join a club as big as this," said Byram, who will wear the No 22 shirt at Upton Park. "I'm just looking forward to what the future holds and hopefully I can achieve things with the team going forward.
"It's a childhood dream of mine to play in the Premier League, so to have the chance to get into a team like this, I just want to get my head down, work hard and hopefully get a chance.
"I spoke to the manager and he is one of the main reasons which attracted me to West Ham. I think he's done unbelievably well with his team so far, so I'm really looking forward to working with him and his staff.
I am unbelievably proud and happy to join a club as big as West Ham.
"My uncle and my cousin are big West Ham fans and have bought their tickets for the new stadium. My uncle was down here yesterday getting a shirt with my name on the back. It's nice to have them down here and they'll help me settle so I'm looking forward to seeing them.
"I'm also really looking forward to seeing the new stadium in person. That was another big part in me wanting to come here. It's a massive part of the future of the club and I can't wait to see and hopefully play in it."
Everton had been in the running to sign Byram but dropped their interest in the 22-year-old despite agreeing a fee with Leeds, leaving West Ham in pole position.
