Czech Republic defender Vladimir Coufal sealed his deal with West Ham around £5 million ($6.5 million). IN PICS| UEFA awards: Bayern Munich players dominate the winners' list The defender signed a contract with West Ham side until 2023, with the option of a further two years.

Czech Republic defender Vladimir Coufal sealed his deal with West Ham around £5 million ($6.5 million). IN PICS| UEFA awards: Bayern Munich players dominate the winners' list The defender signed a contract with West Ham side until 2023, with the option of a further two years. Also read: UEFA Player of the Year 2020: How many points did Lewandowski, Messi, Ronaldo acquire? The 28-year-old joins his former Slavia and current national team-mate, Tomas Soucek, at the London Stadium. "I'm very happy I am part of the West Ham family," Coufal said. "I will do everything so that West Ham will be successful. "I know about the interest West Ham had in me for a long time but now finally I am here and I am so happy." Moyes said the club had been tracking the player for some time. "Vladimir fits the profile of the type of player we want to bring to the football club -- hungry, ambitious and determined," he said. "He is a proven talent with Champions League and international experience, but we believe his best years are still ahead of him here at West Ham." (Inputs from AFP)

West Ham sign Czech defender Vladimir Coufal for $6.5 million

coufal

Coufal, News on Coufal, stories on Coufal, articles on Coufal, Coufal stories at Wion, Coufal news, Coufal latest news