The official website of West Ham has announced the signing of Republic of Ireland Under-19 international striker Sean Maguire from Waterford United. The 18 year old joined the Hammers on a two-and-a-half year contract on New Year's Day after the two clubs agreed a fee in December following a successful trial.
"I played with Waterford but I originally come from Kilkenny," he told West Ham TV. "I finished joint-top goalscorer in the Irish First Division and was nominated for Young Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year, so I thought I had a successful season.
"In summer 2011, the Waterford manager brought me in for a couple of training sessions and gave me a chance in the first team and I took it. Here I am now at West Ham and it is a dream come true, really.
"People tend to say my best trait is my movement so hopefully I can show that here. I haven't been told yet which squad I will be in but I presume I'll be going into the reserves so I'll try to work my way up like I did at Waterford."
