West Ham secures Arne Engels from Celtic for £22 million

West Ham has completed the signing of midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic for an initial fee of £22 million. Nils Koppen, West Ham's director of player recruitment, previously worked with Engels during his time at Celtic, where he was instrumental in recognizing the player's potential. This transfer comes as a significant profit for Celtic, who signed the 22-year-old Belgian for £11 million two years ago. Engels' departure is viewed as a setback for Celtic, especially with their upcoming Champions League play-off against LASK. Koppen expressed confidence in Engels' abilities and character, emphasizing his potential to contribute to West Ham’s future plans.

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