London [United Kingdom], Premier League side West Ham United announced on Saturday the signing of defender Maximilian Kilman from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Kilman became the Hammers' third signing and will play under their new manager, Julen Lopetegui. He worked with the Spaniard during his time with Wolves at Molineux.
West Ham released an official statement to announce that the 27-year-old defender had signed a seven-year contract with the club.
"West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Maximilian Kilman. The 27-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at the London Stadium after spending six highly successful years at Molineux, where he played . under new Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui and was named captain last year," West Ham said in a statement.
Kilman established himself as a reliable centre-back during his time with Wolves. He has a lot of Premier League experience under his belt. Kilman made over 150 appearances during his time at Molineux with Wolves.
"It's an incredible feeling to be a West Ham United player. As soon as I became aware of the club's interest, it was an opportunity I wanted to take advantage of, so I couldn't be happier to be here. I really enjoyed working with Julen during his time at the Wolves: he is a top-class coach and someone from whom I learned a lot, and I am sure that I will continue to improve as a player under his guidance here," Kilman said in a statement released by the club.
"West Ham are a huge club and I think this is the natural next step in my career. Playing in front of a passionate fan base, with 62,500 packed into the London Stadium every two weeks, is something I'm really excited about. After Having spoken at length with Julen and Tim [Steidten], I was very encouraged by the club's ambition and their plans for the future. They want to make a lot of noise here at West Ham and, as a new player coming in, that's an incredible thing to hear. "I'm looking forward to getting to work and preparing for the exciting season ahead," he added.
During Lopetegui's reign at Wolves, Kilman made 24 appearances, which included four appearances while he wore the captain's armband during the 2022-23 season.
West Ham United manager Tim Steidten expressed his delight at Kilman's signing, saying: "We are delighted to have secured the signing of Max; he was one of our main targets in the central defensive area in this transfer window. so we couldn't." "I wouldn't be happier to have completed the deal to bring him to West Ham United."
"This is a serious and notable moment for West Ham United: the signing of an established and proven central defender in the English Premier League in the peak years of his career. He has many great qualities as a defender. He is a strong and powerful centre-back. , who possesses the leadership qualities that are so important in that area of the field," he added.
West Ham will begin their Premier League campaign against Aston Villa on August 17.
Kilman became the Hammers' third signing and will play under their new manager, Julen Lopetegui. He worked with the Spaniard during his time with Wolves at Molineux.
West Ham released an official statement to announce that the 27-year-old defender had signed a seven-year contract with the club.
"West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Maximilian Kilman. The 27-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at the London Stadium after spending six highly successful years at Molineux, where he played . under new Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui and was named captain last year," West Ham said in a statement.
Kilman established himself as a reliable centre-back during his time with Wolves. He has a lot of Premier League experience under his belt. Kilman made over 150 appearances during his time at Molineux with Wolves.
"It's an incredible feeling to be a West Ham United player. As soon as I became aware of the club's interest, it was an opportunity I wanted to take advantage of, so I couldn't be happier to be here. I really enjoyed working with Julen during his time at the Wolves: he is a top-class coach and someone from whom I learned a lot, and I am sure that I will continue to improve as a player under his guidance here," Kilman said in a statement released by the club.
"West Ham are a huge club and I think this is the natural next step in my career. Playing in front of a passionate fan base, with 62,500 packed into the London Stadium every two weeks, is something I'm really excited about. After Having spoken at length with Julen and Tim [Steidten], I was very encouraged by the club's ambition and their plans for the future. They want to make a lot of noise here at West Ham and, as a new player coming in, that's an incredible thing to hear. "I'm looking forward to getting to work and preparing for the exciting season ahead," he added.
During Lopetegui's reign at Wolves, Kilman made 24 appearances, which included four appearances while he wore the captain's armband during the 2022-23 season.
West Ham United manager Tim Steidten expressed his delight at Kilman's signing, saying: "We are delighted to have secured the signing of Max; he was one of our main targets in the central defensive area in this transfer window. so we couldn't." "I wouldn't be happier to have completed the deal to bring him to West Ham United."
"This is a serious and notable moment for West Ham United: the signing of an established and proven central defender in the English Premier League in the peak years of his career. He has many great qualities as a defender. He is a strong and powerful centre-back. , who possesses the leadership qualities that are so important in that area of the field," he added.
West Ham will begin their Premier League campaign against Aston Villa on August 17.
