Aaron Wan-Bissaka: West Ham sign Manchester United defender for £15m

West Ham United have signed defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15million.

The 26-year-old has signed a seven-year contract with the Hammers.

Wan-Bissaka joined Manchester United from Crystal Palace in 2019 for £50million and has scored two goals in 190 appearances for the Red Devils.

The defender is West Ham’s eighth signing of the summer, joining Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville, Luis Guilherme, Niclas Fullkrug, Wes Foderingham, Max Kilman and Guido Rodriguez at London Stadium.

“For me it was a no-brainer to go to West Ham. I’m excited and happy to be here,” said Wan-Bissaka.

“I can’t wait to get out on the field, get to know the players and go from there.

“I see a team that is in it together, that pushes each other to win and a group that supports each other through thick and thin. It helps enormously to be part of that and to have that certainty when you are surrounded by a good team.”

Wan-Bissaka, who was born in London, said it was a “great feeling” to return to the capital.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed Wan-Bissaka when he was Manchester United manager in 2019 and the defender was first-choice until the Norwegian’s departure in 2021.

Wan-Bissaka lost his regular starting place after the appointment of Erik ten Hag in 2022, although he made 64 appearances under the Dutchman in the past two seasons.

United’s move to Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui was dependent on Wan-Bissaka joining the Hammers. The Red Devils now expect to complete the signing of the Moroccan international.

West Ham open the 2024–25 Premier League season on August 17 against Aston Villa, while Manchester United host Fulham on August 16.