West Ham complete €23m deal for Brazilian youngster Luis Guilherme
Guilherme has completed his medical and will sign a six year deal on Wednesday.
West Ham are closing in on the signing of Palmeiras star Luis Guilherme with the teenager set to sign a six year deal on Wednesday.
Guilherme will become the first signing of the Julen Lopetegui era at the London Stadium after a deal for Flamengo centre back Fabricio Bruno fell through.
The Brazilian made his debut for Palmeiras as a 17-year-old and is now set to swap Brazil for the Premier League.
Fabrizio Romano took to X.com to reveal that Guilherme has completed his medical and will sign his contract on Wednesday.
He said:
“Luis Guilherme to West Ham, exclusive story confirmed and here we go!
“Medical completed today, contract to be signed on Wednesday.
“€23m fee plus €7m add-ons and 20% sell-on clause to Palmeiras, deal sealed by director Tim Steidten.
“Contract until June 2029 + option.”
Guilherme is considered one of the best talents in Brazil, and played at Palmerias with Endrick who has moved to Real Madrid, and Estevao Willian who is set to join Chelsea.
West Ham’s technical director Tim Steidten has been in Brazil to seal the deal and the Hammers fought off late interest from the Saudi Pro League to secure the 18-year-old’s signature.
Guilherme will be a welcome addition to West Ham’s attacking ranks which already boasts the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus.
The Hammers will need to add more players over the summer if they are to climb up the Premier League table next season having missed out on European football under David Moyes during the last campaign.
West Ham are also expected to sign a striker as they look for someone to complement and compete with Michail Antonio.
Seville’s Youssef En-Nesyri and Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy are two names that have been linked to the club, but right now there doesn’t appear to be anything advanced over a new forward.