LONDON (AP) – West Ham signed Lazio striker Valentin “Tati” Castellanos on Monday in a move credited to under-pressure manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
As a possible indication in favor of Nunoa statement announcing Castellanos said he was “identified as a key target by head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.”
In an interview with the club’s website, Castellanos was asked about what Nuno wanted to add to the team, and said: “The players, the coaches, everyone have welcomed me really well.”
Nuno has only been appointed since September and there was speculation about his future after Saturday’s game. 3-0 loss He moved to Wolverhampton, who were without a win and the team finished 18th in the Premier League. West Ham next face Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
West Ham did not confirm the transfer fee, but announced that Castellanos would join on a four-and-a-half year contract with an option for a further year.
Castellanos has scored two goals in 12 games for Lazio this season, which was interrupted by a hamstring injury. He has played twice for the Argentina national team. won the MLS Cup He plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer. He joined Lazio in 2023 and left with 22 goals in 98 games.
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This article has been amended to change the spelling of Castellanos’ first name from Valentine to Valentin.
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