El Hadji Malick Diouf arrives in London for West Ham transfer | OneFootball

The Senegalese defender will undergo his medical on Monday before signing with the Hammers.

El Hadji Malick Diouf arrives in London for West Ham transfer

El Hadji Malick Diouf flew to London this Monday, July 14, to finalize his transfer to West Ham United. The Senegalese international from Slavia Prague is set to undergo his medical examination before putting pen to paper with the Hammers.

West Ham have secured their marquee signing of the summer transfer window. After several weeks of intense talks and negotiations between the London club and Slavia Prague, the two sides finally reached an agreement this weekend for the transfer of El Hadji Malick Diouf. The deal, valued at €25 million (including bonuses), marks a record sale in the Czech club's history and highlights the market value the young Senegalese defender has built up in just two seasons.

The Senegalese defender is indeed set to join West Ham. Before embracing a new challenge in the English Premier League, El Hadji Malick Diouf bid farewell to his teammates and Slavia Prague fans over the weekend.

During the 2024-2025 season, El Hadji Malick Diouf played 37 matches in all competitions with Slavia Prague, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists. These exceptional stats for a defender earned him the titles of best foreign player and revelation of the year, awarded by the Czech professional league.