West Ham signed promising Brazilian defender Luizao from Sao Paulo for an undisclosed fee on Sunday.

Luizao only made his debut for Sao Paulo in May, but earned a move to the

West Ham sign Luizao from Sao Paulo

Premier League after some impressive displays for the Brazilian club.

The 20-year-old centre-back will officially join West Ham on January 1 subject to international clearance.

He has agreed a contract that keeps him with the Hammers until 2026.

Luizao, who helped Sao Paulo reach the final of the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Do Brasil semifinals, will start his West Ham career in Mark Robson's under-21 squad.

"Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Luizao to the club and wish him every success in his career in claret and blue," a West Ham statement said.


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