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Transfer: West Ham complete Maxwel Cornet signing from Burnley

West Ham have confirmed the signing of Maxwel Cornet from Burnley for a reported £17.5million fee, Livescore reports.

Cornet, who signed for Burnley from Ligue 1 club Lyon in 2021, impressed during his first season in England, scoring nine Premier League goals.

“It’s a new step for me to join this big club and I’m really happy to be here, to be part of the project for the club. I’m just excited to start,” Cornet, who was also linked with Newcastle United, Everton and Nottingham Forest, told West Ham’s official website.

“Everyone knows the level here in the Premier League is very high and I want to play here for that, so I’m really happy to be here for the next stage in my career.”

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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