West Ham United have officially announced the arrival of English central defender Max Kilman. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain has now moved over from the Molineux on a £40m transfer deal.
Now Kilman and manager Julen Lopetegui can reunite, having worked with each other at Wolves during the 2022-23 season.
Max Kilman, who drew interest from Napoli last summer, was given an extra long contract. The Hammers signed him to a seven-year-deal.
He becomes the third signing at the London Stadium, following the arrivals of Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham. Wolves signed Kilman from Maidenhead, on a £40,000 deal, in August of 2018.
6 incredible years at this club. I came here as a boy from non-league and this club has made me a man. I have given everything and left nothing behind. @Wolves pic.twitter.com/eZDFYVfh1l
— Maximilian Kilman (@maxkilman) July 6, 2024
The National League side will now receive a substantial sell-on fee.
Reflecting on his move to East London, Kilman said: “It’s an amazing feeling to be a West Ham United player.
“As soon as I was aware of the interest from the Club, it was an opportunity I was keen to pursue, so I couldn’t be more delighted to be here.
He continued: “I really enjoyed working with Julen during his time at Wolves – he’s a top-class coach and someone I learned a lot from, and I am confident I will continue to improve as a player under his management here.”
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