London: West Ham United confirmed on Sunday the signing of England defender Kyle Walker-Peters on a three-year contract following his departure from Southampton. The 28-year-old full-back, who has two senior England caps, joins the Hammers after five seasons at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium, where he made over 200 appearances.

According to Anadolu Agency, Walker-Peters expressed his enthusiasm about the move and shared his aspirations with the club's website, saying, "It feels like it has been a long time coming. I've been linked with a move to the Club in the past, and I'm just happy to be here now." He further added his commitment to playing with intensity and contributing significantly to the team's success.

West Ham Head Coach Graham Potter also commented on the transfer, indicating his long-standing admiration for Walker-Peters. Potter expects the player to bring "high-quality competition and good character" to the squad.

Walker-Peters' career began at Tottenham Hotspur, where he made his Premier League debut in 2017. He was also part of the England squad that clinched the FIFA U20 World Cup in South Korea the same year. Up to the end of the 2024-25 season, Walker-Peters has made 148 Premier League appearances.

West Ham is set to play their first league match on August 16 against Sunderland.