Kyle Walker-Peters joins West Ham in free transfer after leaving Southampton

The back of England Kyle Walker-Peters signed a three-year contract with West Ham United after leaving Southampton, the Premier League club announced on Sunday.

Walker-Peters, a graduate of the Tottenham Hotspur Academy, played more than 200 appearances for Southampton, 33 years of which came in the Premier League last season when the South Coast club underwent the oldest relegation in the history of the competition.

The 28 -year -old also has two caps in England, winning both in 2022.

“”I have the impression that it was a long -standing come – I was linked to a move to the club in the past – and I am just happy to be here now“Said Walker-Peters in a statement.

“”I spoke to (coach) Graham Potter and he was a large part of me by making the decision. I have always loved her style as a coach, and I think that will suit me well. “”

West Ham, which ended in 14th place last season, started its first League 2025-26 campaign on August 16 with a trip to Sunderland.

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