09/05/2008 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Ham United has announced the capture of Uruguay international defender Walter Lopez on a one-year contract.
The Hammers snapped up the 22-year-old left-back on a free transfer following his decision to leave former club River Plate.
The three-times capped international impressed during a brief trial at Upton Park.
His arrival comes just 48 hours after Alan Curbishley resigned as manager citing a lack of control over the club's transfer movements.
"Walter is a very attacking fullback who can get forward," caretaker manager Kevin Keen told the club's official website.
"Like (fellow new signing) David Di Michele, he is another West Ham-type player who will hopefully show everyone at the club what he can do."
Lopez, who has also had spells in Spain and Mexico, added: "I am really happy to be here and I hope to have a good career.
"I watch the Premier League all the time on TV. It is the number one league in the world, the best and it is great to be a part of it.
"I am very happy that I am here and I get to play for West Ham. The fans are very passionate and I hope to show them what I can do."
(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)
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