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West Ham complete Nolan signing

ESPN staff
June 16, 2011
Kevin Nolan has completed his move to West Ham © PA Photos
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West Ham United have completed the signing of midfielder Kevin Nolan from Newcastle United on a five-year deal.

The 28-year-old moves to the Championship club for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £4 million.

He will once again join forces with manager Sam Allardyce, after the pair previously worked together at Bolton Wanderers. Nolan is hoping to help the Hammers gain promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

"It's been a bit of a whirlwind, but obviously once I knew that they wanted me, they have shown a certain hunger and desire to make sure I become a West Ham player," said Nolan. "Having the chance to link up with Sam again is a massive thing and obviously coming to such a massive club is great for me.

"I'm very sad to leave Newcastle but I'm coming to another massive club in my eyes and hopefully I can start off and be as successful as I was there.

"I came to West Ham because of the tradition of the club and everything about it. I've always enjoyed playing here and there was also the chance of linking up with Sam and working with him again.

"The be all and end all was that the club actually wanted me and the owners put faith in me and have given me a security of contract. Now it's my time to repay them and hopefully I will do that."

Nolan made 30 Premier League appearances for Newcastle last season, contributing 12 goals.

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