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On Sunday, July 20, West Ham United confirmed the signing of Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer after he left Southampton following the latter’s relegation to the Championship. The 28-year-old, who plays as full-back and earned two caps for England, has become a part of West Ham United on a three-year contract, and he will be aiming to play a key role in helping the club to reach the top half of the Premier League table following a tough last season.
Notably, Kyle Walker-Peters began his professional career at Tottenham Hotspur before moving to Southampton on loan in January 2020, and then in the proceeding summer, he joined them on a permanent move. Following his 202 appearances for Southampton in more than five years, he left the club with his contract expiring this summer just after their relegation from the Premier League.
Kyle Walker-Peters was quite close to signing for Besiktas under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Reports
It is understood that Kyle Walker-Peters was quite close to signing for Besiktas under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but after the interest shown in him by West Ham United, his medical with the Turkish club was delayed. In his first comments after joining the London-based club, Kyle Walker-Peters said, “I spoke to Graham Potter and he was a big, big part of me making the decision. I've always liked his style as a coach, and I think it will suit me well.”
“Every team wants to win trophies and West Ham have that ambition. From speaking to Graham, he wants to create something special, and hopefully I can be a part of that,” he added.
Graham Potter, the manager of West Ham United, also shared his thoughts on what Kyle Walker-Peters will bring to the table at the club in the coming years. He remarked, “He (Kyle Walker-Peters) is a player I've always thought highly of and been impressed by whenever he has faced one of my teams. He has a really good pedigree, a top professional who has established himself as a respected Premier League player and still has his best years in front of him.”
