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West Ham sign Senegal defender Diouf for £19m

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West Ham have signed Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague for £19m.

The 20-year-old joins the Hammers on a long-term contract and is expected to meet up with the club's pre-season training camp in Germany this week.

Diouf was a key player for Slavia Prague when they won the Czech top-flight title last season.

He said "a lot of clubs" were interested in signing him, but he chose West Ham, as it "was a good plan for me".

"I want to say to the West Ham supporters I'm very happy to be here with them.