West Ham United have completed the signing of Mauro Zarate.
The 27-year old Argentine forward has penned a three-year deal with the Hammers after leaving homeland club Velez Sarsfield.
Zarate, who has previously played with Inter Milan and Lazio, returns to English football after spending time with Birmingham City in 2008.
"My reaction is that I am very happy to be at West Ham," said Zarate.
"This is a new chance for me and I want to play. I think I played well for Velez this season and that was important for me. I had some good team-mates and they helped to make it a fantastic season for me.
"If you ask me what I can bring to the squad then I say I hope I will bring goals! I will also bring dribbling skills and other attacking qualities.
"West Ham is a very important club and we know all about them and the Premier League in Argentina. This club is a beautiful club. I know English football from my time at Birmingham and I hope I will play well and reach the highest possible level."
ZARATE: The 27-year-old has joined West Ham United on an initial three-year contract! Welcome Mauro! #COYIpic.twitter.com/8IxmG8bjJ3
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) May 28, 2014
