Source: Telegraph
West Ham sign Guillermo Franco
The Mexican, 32, was released by the Spanish club and was available to sign at Upton Park following the transfer deadline.
Franco has scored four goals in his last six internationals since June, including one in the 3-0 win away to Costa Rica in the World Cup qualifiers last week.
He had been linked with a move to South American champions Estudiantes as well as two Spanish clubs but West ham persuaded him to move to the Premier League and he could make his debut on Saturday against Liverpool.
Franco said: " It was my dream to come to the Premier League and I am proud to play for a club that has so much history. This is a very important stage in my career and I hope to score lots of goals for the club this season and then play at the World Cup.
"This is an important team with great players and a great manager. I know that the club are very ambitious and want to do well. I want to do my best to make that happen and I am excited about the challenge.
"The main motivation was to play in the Premier League. I love English football and I love the Premier League. I had the possibility of joining Estudiantes and two Spanish clubs, but it was the Premier League that drew me here.
“I can fulfil my desire with West Ham and I am very happy to be here."
