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West Ham complete capture of Modibo Maiga

ESPN staff
July 18, 2012
Modibo Maiga has signed a four-year deal at West Ham © PA Photos
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West Ham United have made their fifth signing of the summer after confirming the completion of a deal to bring striker Modibo Maiga to Upton Park.

Maiga, a Mali international, has joined Sam Allardyce's side for an undisclosed fee after putting pen to paper on a four-year deal with the option for a further two years.

"I am really happy and excited about joining West Ham United," Maiga told the Hammers' website after the formalities of his move from French side Sochaux were completed.

"I know West Ham are a big club in England and I'm really looking forward to representing them. They have huge tradition and it is like joining part of a family and that is one of the main reasons I wanted to come here.

"I know some of the big names that have played for the club in the past and I am proud to be part of a new team back in the Premier League."

Maiga joins Mohamed Diame, George McCartney, Jussi Jaaskelainen and Stephen Henderson as Allardyce's summer preparations continue to take shape, ahead of the club's return to the top flight.

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