Free Transfer Deal Agreed Until 2028
 West Ham United have reached a full agreement to sign Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer, with the 28-year-old right-back set to sign a contract running until June 2028. The move comes after a proposed deal with Turkish side Besiktas collapsed, paving the way for the former Southampton and Tottenham defender to continue his Premier League journey in East London.
Transfer Overview
- Player: Kyle Walker-Peters
- Age: 28
- Position: Right-back (also capable at left-back)
- From: Free agent (last played for Southampton)
- To: West Ham United
- Contract Length: 3 years (until June 2028)
- Status: Medical scheduled; formal announcement expected soon
Walker-Peters had agreed terms with Besiktas but requested a delay in traveling for his medical, prompting the Turkish club to withdraw their offer. West Ham quickly stepped in, finalizing personal terms and preparing for medical tests at Rush Green.
Kyle Walker-Peters: 2024–25 Season Stats (Southampton)
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
| Premier League | 33 | 0 | 2 | 2,922 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 2 | 3,102 |
- Pass Completion Rate: 90.5%
- Key Passes per Game: 0.74
- Successful Dribbles per Game: 1.17
- Tackles per Game: 1.36
- Clearances per Game: 2.28
- Clean Sheets: 2
- Yellow Cards: 55
Despite Southampton’s relegation, Walker-Peters remained one of their most consistent performers, showcasing defensive reliability and attacking support from wide areas.
Why West Ham Want Walker-Peters
1. Premier League Experience With 148 Premier League appearances, Walker-Peters brings proven top-flight pedigree. He’s played for Tottenham and Southampton, and has also been capped twice by England.
2. Positional Versatility: Capable of playing both right-back and left-back, Walker-Peters offers tactical flexibility for manager Graham Potter, especially with the departures of Vladimir Coufal and Aaron Cresswell.
3. Technical Profile
- Excellent ball control and dribbling
- High passing accuracy
- Strong in ground duels and recovery runs
- Low error rate (0 errors leading to goals in 2024–25)
4. Tactical Fit Potter’s system relies on full-backs who can invert, overlap, and contribute to build-up play. Walker-Peters’ composure and intelligence make him a natural fit.
Squad Impact
West Ham conceded 62 goals last season — the third-most among non-relegated teams. Strengthening the back line is a priority, and Walker-Peters joins a defensive rebuild that includes:
- Jean-Clair Todibo (permanent signing from Nice)
- El Hadji Malick Diouf (from Slavia Prague)
Walker-Peters is expected to compete with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the starting right-back role, offering a more attacking alternative.
Final Thoughts
Kyle Walker-Peters’ move to West Ham is a smart, low-risk acquisition for a club aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 14th-place finish. With experience, versatility, and a strong technical base, he could play a key role in stabilizing the Hammers’ defense and pushing for a top-seven finish.
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