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cotteeforchairman 7:09 Mon Apr 18
What happened to us signing Toni Martinez? Signed

Does anyone know?

Bilic said we were close to signing this kid who has scored bags of goals abroad for Valencia youth team (i think) but nothing has been said since

Jinxed on Kumb said he had a medical 2 weeks ago, but again he hasnt said anything since, any know if we signed him or not?


OS

West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of promising Spanish forward Toni Martinez from Valencia CF.



The 18-year-old striker has been a prolific scorer throughout his time with Los Che, netting more than 100 times over the past four seasons.

The Spain U17 international will join the Hammers on a three-year contract on 1 July 2016, but Valencia have kindly given the 18-year-old permission to train with his future teammates immediately to help him to settle in England.

The Murcia-born frontman, who was also part of the Spain U19 squad which ultimately won the 2015 UEFA European Championship title, is looking forward to linking up with West Ham this summer.

“For me, it’s a great opportunity to be here and I hope to make the most of being at such a big club,” said Martinez, who will celebrate his 19th birthday in June.

“I joined West Ham because of the progress that the club is making. The decision to come here was made because it is a brilliant opportunity to join an interesting club in the Premier League.”

Martinez featured eight times for Valencia in the UEFA Youth League this season, scoring once and recording three assists as his side reached the Round of 16 before being eliminated on penalties by Chelsea.

And it is a former Blues striker that the teenager models his game on – Atletico Madrid and Spain star Fernando Torres.

Having agreed to follow in Torres’ footsteps and move to London, Martinez has hopes of making his own name in the Premier League.

“I am a striker and usually get compared to Fernando Torres,” he confirmed. “I am a striker, but I also like getting back and playing as part of the team.

“The Premier League is well considered across the world and in Spain, we believe that it is one of the best leagues in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity and I am fulfilling a lifelong dream by signing for one of the big clubs in the Premier League.”

While Martinez will initially join Terry Westley’s Development Squad, Martinez has long-term ambitions of forcing his way into the first-team squad at the Club’s new home.

West Ham move to the 60,000-capacity Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford this summer, and the new boy harbours hopes of running out there in a Claret and Blue shirt before too long.

“The prospect of playing in front of 60,000 people next year really catches my attention, and it is a Stadium that has so much history,” he concluded. “I am hoping to be able to get the opportunity to do that and I hope that it will be soon.”

Eerie Descent 9:23 Sat Apr 23
Re: What happened to us signing the young striker Toni Martinez?

And there aren't ways around that, are there.

Dr Matt 8:55 Sat Apr 23
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Because you can't give a player a pro contract in Spain until they are 18, or at least you couldn't at that time.

Eerie Descent 6:04 Sat Apr 23
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A... he might be coming to the end of his contract, and they can't afford to keep him

B... see the answer to A

It's really not fucking difficult to understand is it? I mean, he could turn out superb, he could go back to Spain in a years time, that's the nature of signing a young player.

Why did Barcelona let Fabregas go to Arsenal when he was young?

Texas Iron 5:54 Sat Apr 23
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I'm suggesting he might not be good enough for current team...at such a low price...

if he was a high potential striker...
A...they wouldn't sell him...

B...It would be a lot more money...

Eerie Descent 5:29 Sat Apr 23
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Tex, you're calling me naive, after asking why a player might be leaving one club for another?

It's fucking football, thousands of transfers take place, some good players happen to move clubs now and then.

After8 4:53 Sat Apr 23
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Handsome!

Texas Iron 4:51 Sat Apr 23
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ED...

think again...nowhere near 80...

And how naïve are you...a lot from your posts ???

haha

Eerie Descent 3:59 Sat Apr 23
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It's strange that you are about 80 and still haven't got your head around the fact that money talks.

Texas Iron 3:23 Sat Apr 23
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Strange...

If he's so good...so young...why sell him...???

the exile 12:12 Sat Apr 23
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Sven - it's not a girls' name in Spain. It'll almost certainly be short for Antonio, which is why it's spelled with an i.

Eddie B 11:52 Sat Apr 23
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Everything they say or do this summer will mention the OS. Get used to it.

claret on my shirt 6:02 Fri Apr 22
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you got to love the marketing, he wants to play infront of 60,000.......... the Mestalla holds about 55 to 60k anyway

Sniper 5:22 Fri Apr 22
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18 you say? Well he's better be at least as good as rashford or they'll be 60000 people booing him...

Gavros 4:34 Fri Apr 22
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I knew they'd shoehorn te OS in there, surprised it took them that long.

Sven Roeder 4:32 Fri Apr 22
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Is he aware that Toni is a girls name?

terry-h 4:29 Fri Apr 22
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I hope he's not related to Everton's slag of a manager.

BubblesCyprus 3:39 Fri Apr 22
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A post by someone who obviously does not read Alan's newspaper thread !

Sxboy_66 3:20 Fri Apr 22
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Good news.

Obviously a Bilic signing as he never mentioned 'Fall of the Krays' being out on DVD now.

busheyhammer85 2:57 Fri Apr 22
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One McAvennieeeeee 2:54 Fri Apr 22
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HAHAHA!!!

gph 2:57 Fri Apr 22
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Welcome.

Just don't emulate your hero Torres' long barren spells...

Buster 2:56 Fri Apr 22
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“The prospect of playing in front of 60,000 people next year really catches my attention, and it is a Stadium that has so much history,” he concluded.

Ha ha ha ha!!!!

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