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West Ham signs Joël Piroe from Leeds on season-long loan

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

West Ham signs Joël Piroe from Leeds on season-long loan

Summary

West Ham has added Leeds United striker Joël Piroe on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 campaign. Piroe, who made 118 appearances for Leeds and scored 34 goals since his signing in 2023, aims to help West Ham secure promotion back to the Premier League. He will wear the number nine shirt and is the fifth summer signing for West Ham under manager Nuno Espírito Santo. The club initially targeted AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott but shifted focus to Piroe after the Parrott deal fell through. If West Ham achieves promotion this season, the loan could be made permanent.

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•Piroe joins West Ham on a season-long loan from Leeds United.
•He has scored 34 goals in 118 appearances for Leeds.
•West Ham seeks promotion back to the Premier League this season.
•The loan deal may be made permanent if West Ham is promoted.
•Piroe is West Ham's fifth signing this summer.

Latest Updates

9:06 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham agree loan deal for Leeds striker Piroe
8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Piroe joins West Ham on loan
8:15 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham sign Joël Piroe on season-long loan

What they're saying

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Leeds forward Joel Piroe has joined West Ham on a season-long loan for the 2026-27 campaign. Piroe joined the Whites in 2023 and made his debut in the Championship under Daniel Farke. The Hammers have now signed five players over the course of the summer window as Nuno Espirito Santo aims to win promotion back to the Premier League.
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West Ham have announced the arrival of Leeds United striker Joël Piroe on a season-long loan deal. The 27-year-old will join up with Nuno Espírito Santo’s side, and should the club seal promotion ...
— Yahoo Sports