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West Ham sign Alphonse Areola from PSG for '£7.75m' after his successful loan spell last season, as the goalkeeper praises the 'love from the supporters' and says he 'can't wait to start training'

West Ham have completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from Paris St Germain.

The Hammers have recruited the 29-year-old on a five-year deal, after his successful loan stint in east London last season. The transfer fee was reported by Sky Sports to be £7.75m.

Areola played 17 games for the East London club last season, including a win on penalties against Manchester City in the League Cup.

The France stopper revealed he had no qualms making the permanent switch, with manager David Moyes also delighted.

Alphonse Areola 17 times for West Ham in a successful loan spell for the club last season
The 29-year-old now looks set to challenge Lukasz Fabianski for the No 1 shirt in east London

'I feel good, I feel great, I'm happy to sign and happy to stay here permanently and I can't wait to start to train and to do the job,' said Areola.