West Ham United have completed the signing of Japanese international forward Riko Ueki from Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
The Hammers announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.
Ueki joins West Ham United off the back of featuring for Japan at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023. The forward made five tournament appearances in which she scored two goals.
At club level, Ueki has won a whole host of silverware with Tokyo Verdy Beleza including six Empress’s Cups, four Nadeshiko league titles and four Nadeshiko League Cups. Last season saw Ueki collect the WE League’s Golden Boot.
Ueki will now be hoping to hit the goal trail for new club West Ham United.
After completing her move to East London, Ueki said “West Ham United is a team steeped in history and I’m really happy to be signing for such a great Club.
“When I made the decision to join the Club, I felt I needed to test myself in Europe. I think I will be able to improve as a footballer here and in doing so, do my best for the team as well.
“I have been in contact with Honoka [Hayashi] and Risa [Shimizu], and they were both really happy, encouraging and supportive for this move.
“I’m now looking forward to meeting my other teammates and getting started in Claret and Blue.”
Ueki becomes West Ham United’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window.
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