West Ham United have signed Colombia international forward Manuela Paví from Deportivo Cali on a three-year contract.
The 23-year-old played all four of her country’s matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scoring against France.
She helped Deportivo Cali to two Colombian titles, the second this year when Paví scored two goals in the final match to help seal the championship.
Pavi told West Ham TV: “It’s a dream come true for me to join West Ham United – I’m very grateful to be here.
“When my agent told me there was a possibility to join West Ham, I felt super excited because I come from a place in Colombia that is very similar to east London – where the people are from humble beginnings and are working class. That is why I know I was born to be a Hammer. I will fight for this club and give my everything for the famous Claret and Blue.
“The fans can expect to have an extension of themselves on the pitch. I am like them, and I will fight for them and for my teammates to have a fantastic season together.”
Manager Rehanne Skinner told whufc.com: “We are delighted to bring a player of Manuela’s quality to the club.
“Manuela is an exciting, energetic forward who has the ability to unlock defences from anywhere across the front line. Her performances for her previous club and Colombia have been outstanding, most notably her superb impact at this summer’s Olympic Games.
“Manuela epitomises everything about our team. She has the character that we show week in, week out. She plays with passion, determination, works hard in and out of possession and with her quality, we have no doubt that she will thrive in the Women’s Super League.”
