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West Ham signs Arne Engels for record £22m fee from Celtic

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

West Ham signs Arne Engels for record £22m fee from Celtic
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West Ham United has announced the signing of Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic for a record £22 million, breaking the previous EFL transfer record. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes West Ham's fourth signing this summer. He is expected to make his debut against Charlton Athletic on August 22, as the club prepares for its first Championship season since 2012. Engels expressed enthusiasm about being part of what he termed a 'really nice project' aimed at returning to the Premier League.

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  • •West Ham paid £22 million for Arne Engels, a record for EFL transfers.
  • •Engels signed a five-year contract and is West Ham's fourth summer signing.
  • •He previously won back-to-back titles with Celtic in Scotland.
  • •Engels will debut against Charlton Athletic on August 22.
  • •He has made four appearances for the Belgium national team.
Latest Updates
  • 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arne Engels breaks silence on Celtic exit after £22m West Ham move
  • 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham sign Arne Engels for record Championship fee
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
  • 8:19 PMBBC Sport — West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
  • 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham break Championship transfer record with Arne Engels signing
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Arne Engels has sent a heartfelt farewell message to Celtic after completing his £22million move to West Ham United.Arne Engels unveiled as a West Ham player. Photo West Ham UnitedThe Belgian midfiel...

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West Ham have confirmed the signing of Celtic midfielder Arne Engels for a reported Championship-record fee of £22 million.The 27-year-old has signed a five-year deal with an option for a further yea...

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West Ham have signed Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels from Scottish champions Celtic for a club-record Championship fee of £22 million.The 22-year-old has agreed a five-year contract, wi...

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