Walter Lopez is prepared to wait for his chance at West Ham United.

"I really like it here at West Ham and in London. My family are here now and I am very happy to have this chance," the Argentine fullback told whufc.com.

Lopez is aware that he and the others on show have to stake their claim for the senior side but also understands he faces a battle to dislodge the experienced Herita Ilunga at left-back.

"The first team are doing very well. There are top players in the team. I need to show that I can win a place," he added.