Hammers land Hungarian

West Ham sign young striker

By Juha Pal   Last updated: 17th July 2008

West Ham Upton Park

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West Ham United have completed the signing of Hungarian starlet Balint Bajner.

The 17-year-old has arrived at Upton Park from Romanian second division outfit Liberty Arad.

Bajner spent time on trial with West Ham at the end of last season, after previously training with Lazio and Inter Milan.

The Hammers have now won the race for his signature and Bajner is delighted to be coming to England, although the youngster wants to concentrate on the European Under 19 Championship - which is currently participating in.

Happy

"I'm very happy, but I want to focus on the European Championship at the moment," said Bajner.

"My dream came true with this transfer.

"I was on trial at Lazio and Inter Milan, but in May I had the chance to go to West Ham.

"The atmosphere and conditions were great at all the places, but English football had the biggest affect on me.

"In my trial we played a friendly game against Preston and we won 5-1. I scored twice and had two assists. After this Liberty and West Ham agreed about my transfer."