West Ham have confirmed the signing of South American youngster Brian Montenegro.
As exclusively revealed here on KUMB.com last Friday, the 18-year-old striker has joined United on a season-long loan from Uraguyan club Deportivo Maldonado.Having undergone a medical last week, he finally signed for the club at the Boleyn Ground this morning.
Speaking to whufc.com he said: "I am very excited to come here and play in England, especially for a club like West Ham United. I am hoping to get a chance to show the fans what I can do.
"I have to prove myself but if I get the chance I would love to help the club to get promoted this season. This is a fantastic opportunity and it would be a dream to help the team get to the Premier League. I am going to work very hard to impress."
Montenegro is Sam Allardyce eighth signing of what has peoved to be a busy summer thus far, with further arrivals expected in the next 48-72 hours.
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