West Ham United has secured its first signing under new head coach Rita Guarino, with 19-year-old England Under-20 defender Ria Bose joining the club from Sporting CP on a two-and-a-half year contract.
The deal, which is believed to have been agreed for an undisclosed fee, marks the latest addition to the Hammers' summer transfer business, following in the footsteps of their first signing, with details not released yet.
Ria said she was thrilled to be joining West Ham and praised the club's coaching staff and facilities. "I know that West Ham is going to help me progress as a player," Bose stated, adding that she will be looking to contribute to the team's success both on attack and in defense.
Guarino welcomed Ria to the club, expressing her delight at securing the signing of the dynamic young full-back. "Ria has a lot of potential. She's a dynamic full-back who can impact the game in defence and attack," Guarino stated, suggesting that Bose will be an asset for the team moving forward.
The addition of Ria marks an exciting period in West Ham United's youth development pathway under the guidance of new head coach Rita Guarino.
The deal, which is believed to have been agreed for an undisclosed fee, marks the latest addition to the Hammers' summer transfer business, following in the footsteps of their first signing, with details not released yet.
Ria said she was thrilled to be joining West Ham and praised the club's coaching staff and facilities. "I know that West Ham is going to help me progress as a player," Bose stated, adding that she will be looking to contribute to the team's success both on attack and in defense.
Guarino welcomed Ria to the club, expressing her delight at securing the signing of the dynamic young full-back. "Ria has a lot of potential. She's a dynamic full-back who can impact the game in defence and attack," Guarino stated, suggesting that Bose will be an asset for the team moving forward.
The addition of Ria marks an exciting period in West Ham United's youth development pathway under the guidance of new head coach Rita Guarino.