Official: West Ham signs Leicester City goalkeeper Hermanson, signs for 5 years

August 9, West Ham official news, the club signed Leicester City 25-year-old goalkeeper Mades Hermanson, and the two sides signed a contract for 5 years (including a one-year renewal clause). He will wear the No. 1 jersey in the new season.

Hermanson grew up as a star player in the Brondby, won the 2022 Team Player of the Year, and then helped Leicester City win the English Championship in the 2023-24 season and was selected for the league's best team. He made more than 100 saves in the Premier League last season and now he chooses to continue to play for West Ham in the top league.

Hermanson said: "I am very happy to join West Ham. I have long thought it is highly consistent with my style of playing. This decision is extremely natural. The warm atmosphere created by the 62,500 fans in London Stadium is exactly what football players dream of."

West Ham coach Porter was satisfied with defeating many giant competitors: "Hermanson has shown top-notch standards in Leicester City in the past two years, and the most exciting thing is that he still has huge room for growth. His save ability and ball-shot skills are particularly outstanding, while maintaining a positive attitude of thrilling progress. This is the quality we attach great importance to."