David Di Michele and Herita Ilunga have become the latest recruits at the
Boleyn Ground
02.09.2008
West Ham United are pleased to announce the double signing of Italy striker
David Di Michele and Congolese left-back Herita Ilunga, subject to
registration at the Premier League.
The club recognise the lateness of this announcement but certain formalities
including the release of the international transfer certificates had to be
completed. West Ham United can also confirm discussions with Ghana
midfielder Stephen Appiah are ongoing. This deal can be completed outside of
the transfer window as Appiah is a free agent.
Di Michele and Ilunga will arrive on season-long loans from Torino and
Toulouse respectively with a view to possible permanent transfers and join
Valon Behrami and Jan Lastuvka as new recruits.
Vastly experienced, Di Michele will add plenty of creativity to the West Ham
United attack. He played at the Boleyn Ground for Palermo in September 2006
in the UEFA Cup first round and then went on to score in the return leg in
Italy when the Serie A club won 3-0 to progress. Di Michele, 32, he joined
Torino for 2007/08. His 15 goals in 37 appearances for Udinese in the
2004/05 season led to international recognition and he has been capped six
times for the World Cup holders.
The 26-year-old Congolese international left-back Ilunga had attracted
attention from several Premier League clubs but was delighted to secure a
move to east London. Ilunga first rose to prominence at St Etienne and made
136 appearances for the club before switching to Toulouse in 2007. He played
35 times in Ligue 1 last season and also caught the eye with six UEFA Cup
appearances. He has also been involved in World Cup qualifying this summer.
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