West Ham believe they have made a quality signing by snapping up Spain international midfielder Pablo Fornals on a five-year contract from Villarreal.
The 23-year-old has already made more than 150 appearances combined in La Liga for Malaga and the Yellow Submarine, while he has two caps for La Furia Roja.
He becomes the third signing made by the Hammers so far this summer, with the Londoners having also snapped up two goalkeepers - David Martin from Millwall and Roberto from Espanyol.
Director of football Mario Husillos told the club's official website: "Pablo is a player we have monitored closely for some time, having seen him make excellent progress as a young midfielder in one of the best leagues in the world.
"To represent Spain as a full international at the age of 20 and then to have made over 150 appearances in La Liga by the age of 23, is a sign of great quality and character.
"He joins us a young player still with many years ahead of him, yet with strong experience and already proven at the very highest level."
Last season the Hammers finished in 10th place in the Premier League, ending the campaign with three straight victories, over Tottenham, Southampton and Watford.
The Irons can be backed at 5/4 to finish in the top half of the Premier League table next season, while they are 8/13 end up in the bottom half of the standings.
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West Ham believe they have made a quality signing by snapping up Spain international midfielder Pablo Fornals on a five-year contract from Villarreal.
The 23-year-old has already made more than 150 appearances combined in La Liga for Malaga and the Yellow Submarine, while he has two caps for La Furia Roja.
He becomes the third signing made by the Hammers so far this summer, with the Londoners having also snapped up two goalkeepers - David Martin from Millwall and Roberto from Espanyol.
Director of football Mario Husillos told the club's official website: "Pablo is a player we have monitored closely for some time, having seen him make excellent progress as a young midfielder in one of the best leagues in the world.
"To represent Spain as a full international at the age of 20 and then to have made over 150 appearances in La Liga by the age of 23, is a sign of great quality and character.
"He joins us a young player still with many years ahead of him, yet with strong experience and already proven at the very highest level."
Last season the Hammers finished in 10th place in the Premier League, ending the campaign with three straight victories, over Tottenham, Southampton and Watford.
The Irons can be backed at 5/4 to finish in the top half of the Premier League table next season, while they are 8/13 end up in the bottom half of the standings.
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Source: bet365.com