West Ham signs Behrami
Jul 23rd, 2008 • Teams • Transactions
Switzerland International Valon Behrami has been signed by West Ham. 23 year old Behrami started in every game of the Euro Cup for Switzerland; he was signed over from Lazio for €5 million. Behrami can play either as a right mid or as a defender right-back.
“It’s my dream come true to play for West Ham and play in the Premier League. At last I am able to sign. After the Euro 2008 Championship I spoke to West Ham who had expressed an interest but I had to be sure it was the right thing for everybody. I have now made my decision and am looking forward to being part of this side and playing in the English league.”
Concerns have been raised that West Ham has been struggling to acquire new talent due to low finances. Scott Duxberry insists however that this is not the case. “Valon is a player who will a valuable addition to the squad as we aim for a successful season ahead. His signing also indicates the club’s positive ambitions. Contrary to some reports we are fully committed to strengthening the playing staff. There will not be a mass exodus and fans can be assured we are working as hard as always to ensure high-calibre competition in all areas of the team.”
Behrami was born in Mitrovica, Kosovo, but also holds Swiss nationality. He grew up in an Italian speaking region of Switzerland and has played with club teams: Lugano, Genoa, Verona (on loan), and Lazio before being transferred to West Ham.
Unfortunately for him, he’s dating supermodel Elena Bonzanni.
sicko, no doubt, but somehow i feel that west ham is struggling to keep their finances in order, i mean teams liek tottenham are doing really well. Even though west ham finished above them and finished in the top half (receiving a bonus for that) they are still sketchy….