West Ham Signs Edvin Austbo from Viking FK

West Ham United has secured the signing of Edvin Austbo, a winger from Viking FK and a Norway Under-21 international, on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old player contributed significantly to Viking's success in the Eliteserien, scoring six goals and providing seven assists, which helped the team win the league title for the first time in 34 years. His performance earned him the league's Young Player of the Year award, and he played a role in the club's qualification for the UEFA Champions League group phase.

Austbo expressed enthusiasm about joining West Ham, highlighting the club's ambitions and the positive discussions he had with the head coach and the director of player recruitment. This transfer marks West Ham's seventh signing of the summer transfer window, following several other acquisitions aimed at strengthening the squad.