This Thursday, midfielder Luis Guilherme officially left Palmeiras and was announced as a new reinforcement for West Ham, from England. The signed contract will be valid until 2029. At the age of 18, the young man arrives at the club in July, when the transfer window opens.
The boy from Brazil is Claret and Blue ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/QepeRsWxpt
— West Ham United (@WestHam) June 13, 2024
West Ham will pay Palmeiras 30 million euros (around R$175 million), of which 23 million euros will be fixed and 7 million euros in bonuses. Alviverde will still maintain 20% of the athlete’s economic rights.
The Academy Child spoke for the first time as a West Ham player and expressed his happiness at joining the club.
“I’m very happy to sign with West Ham United, a club that trusted in my work. I also want to thank everyone at West Ham, especially Tim (Technical Director) and his team who came to Brazil and not only talked to me, but also with my family”, said Luis Guilherme.
The midfielder also revealed a conversation with the team’s coach, Julen Lopetegui, and praised him.
“The head coach and I have already spoken. He showed me his project and I believe I will learn a lot from him. He coached at national level in Spain and managed big clubs.”
Luis Guilherme was still excited about playing in the English Championship, which in his view is the “best league in the world”.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world. I believe I will improve a lot here with the entire West Ham team, which is fundamental for my development. As a child, whenever I had the opportunity, I watched English football. See how it is and now being able to play here is an incredible feeling”, he reported.
Seven years of remarkable moments and unforgettable titles shared together! 🥺
A #PalmeirasFamily will always be rooting for your success, Luis Guilherme! Thanks, #CriaDaAcademia! 💚#AvantiPalestra pic.twitter.com/ZAc5KSFD0s
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) June 13, 2024
This season, Luis Guilherme played 18 matches, six as a starter, scored one goal and made one assist. In total, the athlete ended his time at Palmeiras with 45 matches played.
The young man, trained by Palmeiras, arrived at the club in 2017, at under-11 level. In the youth categories, he was part of the two-time Copinha champion squad (2022 and 2023). He was integrated into the professional team in 2023. In the main team, he won a Brazilian Championship (2023) and a Campeonato Paulista (2024).
“I’ve had this dream since I was eleven years old and now it’s coming true. I’m very happy with this and grateful to West Ham. Let’s move forward!”, concluded Luis Guilherme.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
Kingston is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his in-depth and engaging writing on sports. He currently works as a writer at 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the sports industry.
