West Ham United is delighted to announce the loan signing of Spain international midfielder Carlos Soler.
The 27-year-old becomes our ninth signing of an exciting summer transfer window, joining from French champions Paris Saint-Germain on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Capped 14 times by Spain, Soler made his breakthrough with his hometown club Valencia, where he debuted at the age of 19 and quickly established himself as an integral member of the side which twice qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
With 226 appearances and a Copa del Rey winner’s medal under his belt, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2022, where the honours continued to flow.
Having collected two Ligue 1 titles, a Coupe de France and a Trophée des Champions in 63 appearances in the French capital, he is now ready to bring that winning form to London Stadium.
Soler expressed his delight at sealing a move to London and the Premier League with West Ham, commenting: “I am really excited to be here as a West Ham player.
“It has always been a dream of mine to play in the Premier League, and to be doing it in London with a Club like West Ham is an incredible feeling.
“I can’t wait to feel the support of the fans, who I have already heard so much about from conversations with people who know the Club, like my good friend Pablo Fornals.
“I am excited about meeting my new team-mates and giving my all for this Club in the best league in the world.”
West Ham United Technical Director Tim Steidten is thrilled to conclude this summer’s transfer business with the arrival of Soler, saying the addition of an established Spain international is another clear sign of the Club’s ambition to compete at the top end of the Premier League.
“We’re delighted to welcome Carlos to West Ham United,” he said.
“We’ve admired him for some time, and whilst we’ve had to wait until the final day of the summer transfer window to secure his services, we’re really pleased to have him on board for the remainder of the season.
“He’s a really talented player, who will add undoubted quality to our midfield department. His ability on the ball is unquestionable and we’re excited about seeing him in a West Ham shirt.”
Steidten added: “Carlos is our ninth signing of the summer – and we’re indebted to the Board for their support throughout the transfer window.
“We’re delighted with the business we’ve managed to complete, and I’m sure the fans are as excited as we all are for the remainder of the season.”
West Ham United would like to welcome Carlos and his family to east London and wishes him all the best in Claret and Blue.
