England international striker Andy Carroll has completed a permanent switch from Liverpool to West Ham on a six-year deal and for a club record fee, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday.
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No financial details were given but media reports have suggested the deal, which includes an option for a further two years in the club's favour, is worth a reported 15.5 million pounds plus extras.
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Carroll, the club's top scorer in 2012-13, underwent a stringent medical at the East London club after injuries limited him to 24 games last season.
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"The marquee signing represents a significant step for the Club as they prepare to move to the 54 000- seater Olympic Stadium in 2016, with Carroll set to play a central role having committed his long-term future to the Hammers," West Ham said on their website (www.whufc.com).
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The 24-year-old was loaned to West Ham in August 2012 as Liverpool changed their playing style under manager Brendan Rodgers.
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A heel injury in West Ham's final game of the season meant Carroll missed England's recent friendlies against Ireland and Brazil.
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The towering forward became Britain's most expensive player in January 2011 when Liverpool signed him from Newcastle for 35 million pounds on transfer deadline day.
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"It's fantastic for me to be here. I really enjoyed last season, and that shows in me coming back and making it permanent," said Carroll.
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"Since the end of the season I've had a lot of time to think, I've missed it and that's why I'm back.
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Getting promoted the season before last, then finishing where we did - we did great, and it can only get better for us."
West Ham hasn't done very well in football so far last season in the English Premier Season. Andy Caroll rocks..