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West Ham cut losses on Jose Fonte as David Moyes confirms defender's £5m move to Chinese side Dalian Yifeng: 'He felt it was right for his career'

West Ham have cut their losses on defender Jose Fonte by selling him to Chinese club Dalian Yifeng.

The 34-year-old Portuguese defender has not played for the Hammers since October due to an ankle injury which required surgery.

A reported fee of £5million gave West Ham the chance to recoup a chunk of the £8million they paid to Southampton for Fonte in January 2017.

West Ham defender Jose Fonte will join Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifeng for u00a35m
West Ham defender Jose Fonte will join Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifeng for £5m

'Jose wanted to take it, he's 34 years old and he felt that it was the right thing for his career at this time,' said manager David Moyes.