So Far Sofiane Good!

West Ham United have signed winger Sofiane Feghouli from Valencia on a three year deal on a free contract but with a 'significant' undisclosed signing on fee, he is the club's second signing this summer following that of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Havard Nordtveit, who joins on the 1st of July 2016. Feghouli, a 26 year old Algerian International, spent six seasons with Valencia scoring 42 goals in 243 appearances. Feghouliwas the 2012 Algerian Footballer of the Year, has 40 caps and has played in three major tournaments for his country. Feghouli's signing represents a bit of a coup and his services were sought after by many clubs including Everton, he fits the mould currently favoured at West Ham as a young fit player with plenty of sell on value in the future should fate dictate that course, his addition is seen as a like for like replacement for Chelsea's Victor Moses who has returned to Stamford Bridge following a relatively successful at the Boleyn
Feghouli is quoted as saying "I am very happy to sign for the Hammers and for Slaven Bilic, the history of the club is important for me in my decision." on the O/S, a shrewd bit of business from the two Daves, and just the beginning of a formidable recruitment drive, or at least that is what the 50,000 plus season ticket holders for the new stadium will be hoping for! - Ed