West Ham needs a little bit of help heading into the next EPL season. Despite having a good run for a consistent club that ends up mid-table or at the bottom of the Premier League standings, they can always bolster their ranks in terms of defending prowess. That’s why they have their sights set on a promising Brazilian defender who can put in key tackles, stop crosses from coming into the box, and attackers from heading the ball into the net.
Although West Ham might not be able to afford big-name players like other clubs, such as Liverpool FC or Chelsea FC, they can still acquire talented squad members who will make a difference to the team.
West Ham Signs Brazilian Defender for Next Season
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— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 28, 2024
West Ham have finalized the signing and contractual negotiation talks for Brazilian defender Fabricio Bruno. The talented backline member should transition to the Premier League next season in England from his home country to help West Ham make a push for the top five in the 2024-2025 season. For a price tag of under $14 million, this is a great deal for a young defender who has at least a few more years of playing left in him.
The club can also fork over another $3 million for add-ons, depending on how crucial he is to the lineup and playing for West Ham next year. If he plays like he currently does at Flamenco, we can see him being a consistent starter in the EPL.
The international is a young player who has experience for his home country, having received two caps for the Brazilian national team. And West Ham want to jump on his success as soon as they can. They want to keep the ‘good vibes’ going after signing Lopetegui as the new manager after David Moyes, so the Brazilian international is the ideal signing.
West Ham Looking Forward
West Ham finished ninth in the Premier League last season, earning 52 points in 38 matches. They beat Crystal Palace in 10th place by just 3 points but were 8 points behind the next team in the ladder – Manchester United. However, the competitiveness of the league and the top-tier teams that ended low this year, like Chelsea and Manchester United, show just how far West Ham have come. Ending in ninth is a great result, besting teams like Brighton, Palace, and Everton.
Looking forward, West Ham have a new manager after David Moyes and the club agreed to mutually part ways. Moyes is now taking on a new role in the media side of the game, with Lopetegui coming in as the new gaffer to inject some energy and excitement into the squad.
West Ham has some key players they will want to keep and help this next season, like Pacqueta, Bowen, Alvarez, and Ward-Prowse. The new Brazilian will come in and fight alongside players like Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Emerson Palmieri, and Ben Johnso To see if he can nab a starting spot from one of the stalwarts already there.
Fabricio should fit in perfectly with the new manager’s style of play, as he wants a solid backline that can help stop the opposing team’s attacks and counterattacks. The signing of this talented and athletic defender means that West Ham can be more explosive and explosive on the attack.
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