Joel Veltman set to join West Ham after Brighton exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Joel Veltman, a former Brighton defender, is making his way to West Ham after leaving the Seagulls. The 34-year-old spent six seasons with Brighton, concluding his tenure as the team qualified for European football last season. Although he received offers from Strasbourg in France and Botafogo in Brazil, Veltman chose to remain in England. The deal with West Ham is not yet fully finalized, but a medical examination has already taken place. He is expected to be officially unveiled at the club soon.
- •Veltman played six seasons with Brighton.
- •He chose West Ham over clubs in France and Brazil.
- •The move is pending finalization after a successful medical.
- •West Ham is looking to rebuild after recent relegation.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Free agent Joel Veltman en route to West Ham after Brighton exit
"Former Brighton defender Joel Veltman is heading to West Ham. The 34-year-old will feature in the Championship after leaving the Seagulls.The experienced Veltman spent six seasons on the South Coast, ...
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