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West Ham Signs Norwegian Winger Edvin Austbø
31 Aug
Summary
- West Ham United confirmed the signing of Edvin Austbø.
- Austbø joins on a four-year contract with an option.
- He expressed eagerness to join the East London club.
West Ham United has secured the services of Norway Under-21 international Edvin Austbø. The 21-year-old winger arrives from Viking FK and has signed a four-year deal, which includes the option for an additional year. This move marks another step in West Ham's efforts to strengthen their team.
Austbø expressed his immediate eagerness to join the club, stating his desire to play for West Ham as soon as their interest became known. He cited inspiring conversations with manager Nuno and sporting director Nils Koppen as key factors in his decision.
The young Norwegian highlighted the club's significant ambitions as a major draw. He also noted that West Ham is a widely recognized club in Norway, belonging among England's top teams. The club continues to explore further transfer opportunities before the window closes.
Discussions are ongoing for other potential signings, including Nottingham Forest defender Morato on loan and interest in Rangers midfielder Connor Barron.
