Daprela happy with West Ham move

Swiss defender Fabio Daprela has admitted that he is delighted to be joining Premier League side West Ham.

The 18-year-old has completed his move from Grasshopper Club Zurich to West Ham for an undisclosed fee.

Daprela has signed a five-year contract with the Hammers.

“I am very happy to come here as it is a great club with a great manager,” he told West Ham’s website.

“I want to play in the first team in the Premier League. I’m looking forward to the season starting.”

[Source: West Ham’s official website]