Record-breaking windfall on the cards as West Ham United transfer news emerges
Maidenhead United chairman Peter Griffin has confirmed his side is set to benefit from the sale of Max Kilman from Wolves to West Ham.
The Non League side put a sell-on clause in the deal when Kilman moved to Molineux and they’re now set to benefit from it.
The Hammers will be paying Wolves £40million for the services of the 27-year-old centre-back. [Ben Jacobs]
Griffin told the club’s official website on 6 July: “It is no great secret that when we sold Max to Wolves in 2018 a sell on clause was included within the transfer agreement which the club will now benefit from over the coming few years.
“Ultimately this is a fantastic outcome for club which will benefit from one of the largest, if not the largest, transfer payments an English non league club has ever received, which is something to celebrate.”
Max Kilman’s transfer to West Ham benefits three clubs
Kilman’s transfer from Wolves to the Hammers benefits three clubs in different ways.
The Hammers secure the services of a reliable and experienced defender who can bring leadership and familiarity to the team.
The centre-back’s signing is seen as a key move to help the club usher in a new era under Julen Lopetegui.
Secondly, Wolves benefit financially from the transfer, receiving £40million for the sale of Kilman.
This profit is significant, considering they signed him for just £40,000 from Maidenhead United.
Maidenhead United also benefit from a sell-on clause included in the initial transfer agreement.
They are set to receive a significant portion of the transfer fee, which is a huge boost for the club.
This windfall will help them pay off their debts and have funds left over.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers have made a significant transfer swoop as a bid has been submitted for a Euro 2024 star which is the highest one received by the club.
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