West Ham United beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to transfer as Luis Guilherme joins
West Ham beat Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign Luis Guilherme, who was also on Liverpool and Chelsea’s radar, according to the Athletic.
The news outlet reported on 13 June that Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool had sent their scouts to monitor the teenager in Brazil.
Real Madrid and Barcelona also had a credible interest in the attacker, but Tim Steidten convinced him to move to the London Stadium with the club announcing the deal on 13 June.
Tim Steidten shows he’s the right man for the job at West Ham
Steidten’s successful pursuit of Guilherme demonstrates his effectiveness as the club’s technical director.
Despite facing competition from European giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool, the German managed to convince the highly sought-after Brazilian teenager to join the Hammers.
This achievement highlights his ability to identify and secure promising talent, even in the face of fierce competition from some of the world’s most prestigious clubs.
It also suggests that he has the skills and acumen to navigate the complexities of the transfer market and make persuasive arguments to convince players to move to the London Stadium.
Steidten’s success in signing Guilherme, despite the initial unpopularity he faced during David Moyes’ tenure, shows his resilience and determination to succeed in his role.
This signing could be the start of a new chapter for the club, with Steidten at the helm of a potentially transformative transfer strategy.
In other West Ham news, a £33.7m update has emerged as the Hammers have made contact to sign the best dribbler in a top 5 European league this summer.
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