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West Ham United FC Sofiane Feghouli

 

Sofiane Feghouli made his Valencia debut in 2010 replacing Juan Mata

West Ham have signed winger Sofiane Feghouli from Valencia on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old Algeria international spent six seasons at the Spanish club, scoring 42 goals in 243 appearances.

The 2012 Algerian Footballer of the Year, Feghouli has 40 caps and has played in three major tournaments.

He is the Hammers' second signing this summer following Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Havard Nordtveit, who joins on 1 July.

Feghouli told the West Ham website: "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."

 

 

14 Jun 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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