West Ham sign Ward-Prowse from Southampton

West Ham United have signed midfielder James Ward-Prowse from Southampton for a fee thought to be in the region of £30m.

Ward-Prowse joined Southampton at the age of eight and made 410 senior appearances as well as captaining the club, who were relegated to the Championship last season.

"I'm buzzing to be here at West Ham United," he said.

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