[West Ham have officially announced](https://www.whufc.com/en/news/west-ham-united-sign-defender-axel-disasi-on-loan) the deadline day signing of Chelsea central defender [Axel Disasi](https://www.claretandhugh.info/here-we-go-romano-reveals-west-ham-get-their-man-just-before-deadline/).
As reported earlier here – and just about everywhere else – the 27-year-old has agreed to join the Hammers on loan for the remainder of the season for a fee of £1.6m.
Disasi’s arrival comes after West Ham pulled out of attempts to sign Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, following the rejection of a £12m bid. The Saints were holding out for £20m, a figure deemed far too rich for the Hammers board’s tastes and budget after a notably frugal January focused on cost-cutting.
Disasi Ready to Fight for His Place
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Disasi have barely featured for Chelsea this season and is not expected to be match ready to face Burnley on Saturday. The French international will spend the week training with his new teammates and offered the usual platitudes upon completing the move.
“I’m very happy to be here, to have this opportunity,” said Disasi. “I’m just ready to fight and to play games.
“Everyone knows my situation in the last few months, so I just want to get back on the field, feel the sensation of games and help the team.
“The club has given me the opportunity to show my quality on the pitch. I spoke with all the people here and I felt that they really wanted me, so that’s why I’m here today.”
Everyone can go to bed now . . . that’s all folks.