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| Behrami signs for West Ham |
Wednesday 23 July, 2008
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After five years in Serie A, Valon Behrami has decided to try his luck in the Premier League and has completed a move from Lazio to West Ham.
The Swiss international became a fixture in the Biancocelesti side, but relations between the former Verona man and the capital club turned sour.
Behrami demanded that Lazio let him go this summer and even threatened to use FIFA’s Article 17 to free himself from the Aquile.
After links with the Bundesliga faded, West Ham stepped in and have agreed a deal that sees Lazio receive £5m.
The 23-year-old been handed a five-year contract in East London and seemed happy with the fresh start.
“I am delighted to play for West Ham and to play in the Premier League,” he said. “It is a dream come true.
“After the European Championship I spoke to the directors and they told me that they were interested in me.
“It was important to talk to everyone and understand the plans for the future and that made me quickly decide to join West Ham.”
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