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West Ham next face Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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. <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\">won the MLS Cup<\/span> He plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer. 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