West Ham has shown the signing of Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek from Slavia Prague.
The Hammers also have the ability to permanently sign the 24-year-old at the end of the 2019/20 crusade when his contract with his parent club expires.
Soucek arrived in London on Tuesday to go through his medical examination and for the final negotiations between the two clubs, and has now completed a transfer to London Stadium.
The midfielder, who has played 26 games and scored 12 goals in all competitions with Slavia Prague this season, is a czech twice first-place winner with 25 international matches.
Last season, his 18 goals in midfield helped Slavia win the Czech league and doubles cup, and he was also named Czech First League Player of the Year in 2018/19.
He operates mainly as a central defensive midfielder, but can also replace as a central defender, providing strength and height to the Moyes midfield with its 6-foot-4-inch structure.
West Ham manager David Moyes said: “We are very happy to welcome Tomas to West Ham United.
“I think it brings us many other qualities, but above all it adapts to the profile of the player that we are going to bring to the club. He’s young and hungry, but he’s got an established pedigree and a proven talent. “
“The captain of Slavia Prague, played as a defensive midfielder but also scored many goals as an offensive midfielder. “
“At the moment, he’s checking a lot of boxes. We have to give it the opportunity and time to establish it, but we are convinced that it will turn out to be a vital addition to the team. “
Soucek becomes Moyes’ momentary acquisition of the January move-in window, with Darren Randolph joining the club from Middlesbrough for an undel revealed fee.
Meanwhile, before Friday’s move-in deadline, the Hammers had an initial loan offer for U. S. foreign central defenseman Aaron Long rejected through the New York Red Bulls.
West Ham, which faces Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday, has yet to check whether Soucek will be able to register with the team in time to face Brighton on the most sensible flight on 1 February.
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