West Ham United Signs Celtic Midfielder Arne Engels for £22 Million, Breaking Championship Transfer Record

ScoreFast365 August 17 - According to Sky Sports, West Ham United has officially announced the signing of 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic for a transfer fee of £22 million, breaking the Championship transfer record. The previous record was held by Ipswich Town, who signed Sindre Vale Egli for £17.5 million. Engels has signed a five-year contract, with the club holding an option for a sixth year.

Last season, Engels made 44 appearances for Celtic across all competitions, scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists, showcasing his all-around offensive and defensive capabilities. Standing over 1.8 meters tall, he excels in physical duels, averaging impressive statistics in ground duels, ball recoveries, and tackles. West Ham has pursued this Belgian international throughout the summer, with two previous bids rejected by Celtic before the deal was finalized with the player's push.