The club has confirmed the permanent signing of Keiber Lamadrid from his January loan. West Ham activated the winger’s £1 million purchase option, with the 22-year-old signing a five-year contract after receiving Nuno Espírito Santo’s approval to remain.
Lamadrid made only one senior start during his loan spell, against Burton Albion in the FA Cup, and was named in three Premier League matchday squads without appearing. His strongest contribution came for the under-21 side, where he recorded two goal involvements in three Premier League 2 matches.
The club has also confirmed Krisztian Hegyi’s sale to Sparta Prague. The Hungarian goalkeeper leaves after seven years at West Ham, having not made a first-team appearance.
For the women’s team, West Ham have completed the free signing of Laia Codina. The 26-year-old defender, formerly of Arsenal and Barcelona, has signed a three-season deal with Guarino’s side. Codina brings major experience, including three Women’s Champions League titles and Spain’s 2023 World Cup triumph.
Lamadrid’s arrival is a relatively measured first step in what is expected to be a significant rebuild. The club needs to balance Championship demands with financial pressure, making the development of young players and the generation of transfer income central to the summer strategy.
A potential sale involving Matheus Fernandes has reportedly been discussed as a major source of revenue, although any move remains unconfirmed.
Codina’s arrival, meanwhile, gives West Ham’s women’s squad a proven winner and an experienced defensive option.
The focus now turns to further departures and additions. West Ham are expected to continue restructuring the men’s squad, while Lamadrid will reportedly be given opportunities to establish himself in the first-team group. For Guarino, Codina’s “mentality and experience” could become an important foundation for the women’s team.