James Ward-Prowse made 410 appearances for Southampton having joined the club at the age of eight; the free-kick specialist scored 11 goals for the Saints last season despite their relegation to the Championship; West Ham begin their season away at Bournemouth on Saturday James Ward-Prowse has completed his £30m move from Southampton to West Ham. The midfielder brings to an end a 20-year spell on the south coast, having joined Southampton from the age of eight. He joins the Hammers on a four-year contract until June 2027. ‘West Ham have real momentum’ James Ward-Prowse has completed his £30m move from Southampton to West Ham. The midfielder brings to an end a 20-year spell on the south coast, having joined Southampton from the age of eight. He joins the Hammers on a four-year contract until June 2027. “When I think about my game, it is based on hard work, graft, and giving 100 per cent. West Ham United has always been a club that has epitomises that. You can feel that from the fans and you can see it in the players who are here and the lads that have come through the Academy too. “I feel as though I will fit straight in and I can promise I will give my all for this football club in my time here.”
