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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
New £20m West Ham signing outlines two major targets after transfer unveiling
Mads Hermansen has arrived at West Ham in a £20million move after being one of the few Leicester City players to emerge with any credit from last season's Premier League nightmare, and he has two major targets in his sights New West Ham signing Mads Hermansen has set his sights on becoming Graham Potter's first-choice keeper and dethroning Kasper Schmeichel as Denmark's No.1. The £20million arrival from Leicester City was unveiled to Hammers fans before Saturday's pre-season draw with Lille, watching from the stands as Alphonse Areola saved two penalties in the post-match shoot-out. Hermansen, 25, knows playing in the Premier League and reuniting with West Ham goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren, a fellow Dane he worked with at Brondby, can raise his international profile ahead of next summer's World Cup in America. Schmeichel, 38, is still first choice for Celtic and despite recent criticism and has no plans to stop playing international football, meaning Hermansen faces a fierce battle to take the shirt. The new Hammers stopper has represented his country at every age group since under 16 level and is determined to make the final step. Hermansen said. 'To represent Denmark. would be one of the biggest accomplishments of my career. So that's of course also a plus in going to West Ham and taking that step in my career that I can push for the spot in the national team. 'I felt a long time ago that West Ham and me could be a good match. I can definitely see myself playing in the way the team wants to. West Ham was a pretty easy choice. 'I've found a way to always progress and always develop and take all the right steps at the right time. First of all, I love to keep the ball out of the net and I think I'm quite good at creating relationships with the defenders, so we always have good communication. 'I worked a few years with [Ankergren] in Brondby and I can't wait to meet all the other keepers.'
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
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- Daily Tribune
West Ham sign Leicester goalkeeper Hermansen
TDT | London Kingdom West Ham have signed Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced Saturday. No fee was disclosed, but British media reported that West Ham were paying around £20 million ($27 million) for the 25-year-old Denmark international. Hermansen made 72 appearances for Leicester, winning the Championship title in 2024. He impressed last season as the Foxes were relegated from the Premier League. West Ham were in the hunt for a new goalkeeper after Poland's Lukasz Fabianski left at the end of last season. Hermansen will compete with Alphonse Areola, 32, who played 26 times in the Premier League last season.
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Transfer news LIVE: Newcastle refuse to sell Isak, Man Utd line up exit after Sesko deal, Liverpool latest
Deal done West Ham have confirmed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester. The 25-year-old joins the Irons on a five-year contract with a one-year option. 'I'm happy to join West Ham United', said Hermansen. 'I've felt that West Ham would be a good fit for me and my style of play for a long time. It feels natural to be here - it was a very easy decision. 'I've heard a lot of great things about the Club. I played West Ham twice last season and playing at London Stadium was a great experience. It's an amazing stadium with loud, passionate fans. It's what you dream of as a footballer and I can't wait to play in front of 62,500 fans as a West Ham player. 'The fans can expect me to be brave and bring good energy to help the team in the best way I can. This is a great step in my career. I have huge ambitions and I can't wait to get started.'
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
West Ham sign Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen for £20 million
WEST Ham United have completed the signing of Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen on a five-year contract. The Premier League club announced the deal on Saturday without disclosing the transfer fee, though British media reported it to be around £20 million. The 25-year-old Denmark international made 72 appearances for Leicester, helping them win the Championship title in 2024. Despite the Foxes' relegation from the Premier League last season, Hermansen stood out with consistent performances. West Ham sought a new goalkeeper following the departure of veteran Polish shot-stopper Lukasz Fabianski. Hermansen will now compete with 32-year-old Alphonse Areola, who featured in 26 league matches last season. Hermansen reunites with former Brondby goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren, now part of Graham Potter's backroom staff at West Ham. The Danish keeper expressed excitement about joining the Hammers, citing the club's passionate fanbase as a major attraction. 'I played West Ham twice last season and playing at London Stadium was a great experience,' Hermansen told the club's website. 'It's an amazing stadium with loud, passionate fans. It's what you dream of as a footballer.' Manager Graham Potter praised Hermansen's potential, stating, 'Mads has proved his quality at Leicester City with two impressive campaigns on a personal level over the last couple of years and the exciting thing is that we feel his best years are still ahead of him.' – AFP
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
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- Qatar Tribune
West Ham sign Hermansen from Leicester
West Ham have signed goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £18 million ($20.9 million). The 25-year-old Dane has agreed a five-year deal with the Hammers and is reunited with their lead goalkeeper coach Casper Ankergren, who he worked with at former club Brondby. Hermansen said: 'I've heard a lot of great things about the club. I played West Ham twice last season and playing at London Stadium was a great experience. It's an amazing stadium with loud, passionate fans. 'It's what you dream of as a footballer and I can't wait to play in front of 62,500 fans as a West Ham player.' Hermansen, yet to make his senior debut for Denmark after being included in their Euro 2024 squad, made 72 appearances in total for Leicester after joining from Brondby in 2023.(PA Media/dpa)
