Aaron Wan-Bissaka has reflected on his transfer from Manchester United to West Ham a ‘no brainer’ after becoming a Hammer on Monday.
Stretty News exclusively revealed last month on Wan-Bissaka’s desire to return to London, despite interest from Inter Milan and Galatasaray.
The right-back has signed a seven-year deal at West Ham, committing his long-term future to east London. He is West Ham’s eight summer signing, following a five-year spell at Manchester United.
Wan-Bissaka never lived up to the expectations he came with, after coming through the ranks of Crystal Palace and winning both the fans’ Player of the Year award and also the Players’ Player of the Year award in his first full season.
“It was a no brainer for me to join West Ham – I’m excited and happy to be here,” Wan-Bissaka told West Ham’s official website.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be back in London, and I’m excited for what’s coming. I was born here, so I know the ins and outs of London, which plays a big part in my life, so to be back playing in this city means a lot to me.
“I’m happy to be here, am grateful for the warm welcome, and I am excited to be playing for the Club and will give it my all.
“I can’t wait to get on the pitch, get to know the players, and push on from there. I see a team that is in it together, that will push each other to win, and a group that has got each other’s back through thick and thin, so being part of that and having that insurance helps a lot when you are surrounded by a good squad.”
Returning to London was Wan-Bissaka’s priority this summer and he confirms that it was what set West Ham apart from other clubs that showed an interest in his signature.
He added: “First of all, it was about the location. My family and support are here, but also as a team, we are all aware of the quality they have going forward, and I can see the team we have here and how hungry they are to become the team that they want to become.
“It looks as if the project the Head Coach has the Club heading towards is positive, and it’s something that I am proud to be a part of.
“We know it isn’t going to happen overnight [the project], and we have still got to work as a whole to get where we want to be. Everything has sounded positive, and I think we have got the players to be able to do that.
“Returning to London was a big factor in my move here, as this is where I am comfortable and have friends, family and support.
“I’m looking forward to it [having 62,500 fans on my side], and it will definitely be better than all of them cheering against me.”
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