John Carew joins West Ham

West Ham have signed John Carew on a free transfer. The former Aston Villa striker becomes Sam Allardyce's fifth summer signing as the Hammers eye an immediate return to the top flight. Carew, who scored 52 goals in 133 games for Villa, told West Ham's official website: 'I am so pleased to be here. On the move: Carew has agreed to join Championship outfit West Ham 'I am very happy to sign for such a big club. I am looking forward to being part of a good team here that will bring this great club back up to the Premier League again.' The former Norway international has not been included in the West Ham squad who begin their Championship campaign against Cardiff later on Sunday.  Carew hoping for Stoke deal as time at Villa Park comes to an endWelbeck ahead of Bent and Defoe as England boss Capello names squad for Holland clash

Source: Daily_Mail