West Ham United sign Japanese international full-back Endo | OneFootball

West Ham United have completed the signing of Japanese international full-back Yu Endo on a two-year deal.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.

The 27-year-old joins West Ham United from SOMPO WE League club Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds where she has spent the entirity of her senior career to date. Endo made 171 appearances in all competitions for the Japanese side, winning every domestic trophy and the AFC Women’s Champions League in consecutive years.

On the international stage, Endo has been capped by Japan on a couple of occasions.

After joining West Ham United, Endo said “I’m really happy to join West Ham United. I spent a long time at Urawa Reds and we enjoyed a lot of success together. I think that winning comes from an individual’s mentality and I want to contribute to the team by bringing that winning attitude to West Ham.

“My strengths are supporting the attack from the back and my one-on-one defending. I take care of myself on a daily basis and I work hard in training – I pride myself on always being available for the team.

“It’s been nice to see so many Japanese players doing well in the WSL over the last few years. Now, I want to represent Japan in England.

“I know that there is a strong history of Japanese players who have represented this famous badge. I’m honoured to join that list and I’m really looking forward to bringing my best and challenging myself at this Club.”

Endo is West Ham United’s third signing of the summer transfer window.