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Nuno confirms Engels' signing is aimed at Premier League success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Nuno confirms Engels' signing is aimed at Premier League success
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West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed the club's £22 million signing of Arne Engels from Celtic is targeted for the Premier League. Engels, 22, scored 17 goals and had 22 assists in 100 appearances for Celtic. He is expected to debut against Charlton this Saturday. Nuno highlighted the importance of building a balanced squad with diverse player profiles to achieve long-term ambitions. Additionally, West Ham has secured a loan for England U19 striker Divine Mukasa from Manchester City and Dutch forward Joel Piroe from Leeds.

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  • •West Ham signs Arne Engels for £22m from Celtic.
  • •Engels scored 17 goals and contributed 22 assists with Celtic.
  • •He is set to make his debut against Charlton Saturday.
  • •West Ham also loaned Divine Mukasa and Joel Piroe.
  • •Nuno aims for a balanced squad with various player profiles.
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  • 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Nuno says Engels' signing is for the Premier League
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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says they bought £22m record Championship signing Arne Engels for the Premier League.

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