West Ham have signed Swansea midfielder Flynn Downes on a five-year contract, with the option of a further year.
The former England U20 international has already made almost 150 career appearances but could not hide his delight at signing.
“It’s a surreal feeling to have joined my boyhood club, I feel like I’m dreaming,” he said.
“The manager’s track record of bringing players through was a big motivation in me joining the club.
“I want to be the best I can be and this feels like the perfect opportunity to test myself against the very best players in the Premier League.
“Players have come to West Ham from the Championship and progressed to international honours. That’s something you can’t ignore.”
