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Max Kilman has said he has been made to "feel right at home" since joined West Ham from Wolves in a £40m deal.

The defender reunited with manager Julen Lopetegui, who made him captain at Wolves, during the Hammers' pre-season training camp in Austria.

Speaking to the club website, Kilman revealed how he has been settling in at his new club: "I'm loving it. All of the boys have made me feel really welcome.

"Everyone has been really good and it shows how tight-knit the group is together, so I'm really pleased. I just want to keep working and keep going.

"I'm enjoying it [working under Lopetegui]. It is really tough but he wants to get the best out of all of us, so that's the most important thing. We want to learn, we want to improve and we want to be the best that we can be.

"The training has been tough [in Austria] - getting used to the new system we want to play and integrating with all the boys. Everyone has been really welcoming and I've enjoyed every bit of it."

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The football never stops.

Euro 2024 has barely finished but Premier League clubs have already started turning their attention to pre-season friendlies.

The games are spread across the globe, from Tokyo and New York to Sligo and Crawley.

So who will your team face? And when and where are the matches?

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Nayef Aguerd scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in Julen Lopetegui's first game in charge of West Ham.

The Hammers trailed their first pre-season friendly 2-0 at half-time but Danny Ings' fine free-kick and Aguerd's close-range finish completed the turnaround in Austria.

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West Ham will start their pre-season this afternoon when they face Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in Austria [15:00 BST].

It will mark new manager Julen Lopetegui's first match in charge of the club after a week-long training camp in a remote Alpine complex in the Austrian town of Kitzbuhel.

The match could also see the first outings in a West Ham shirt for new signings Maximilian Kilman, Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham.

Midfielder James Ward-Prowse said facing the 35-time Hungarian champions is expected to be "a tough test".

The 29-year-old added: "We don’t know a lot about them, but we are looking forward to it, as it’s the first bit of game time to try and implement the manager's style, put what we have been working on over the past two weeks into practice and get some minutes under our belts.

"You can tell from the manager that he has got a winning mentality, so I’m sure he will want to win the game.

"As long as we do the things we’ve been working on, we can come away with a positive end to the trip."

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West Ham defender Aaron Creswell says his time time with the club has been a "rollercoaster" but he "wouldn't change it for the world".

The 34-year-old is now the longest-serving member of the Hammers' squad and is entering his 11th season with the team.

He completed a £3.75m move to east London from Ipswich Town in July 2014 and has now made 349 appearances for the club.

"It just goes so fast, and when I reflect on my time here, I've had some real highs but also some lows as well, but they are part and parcel of the journey and I wouldn't change it for the world," Creswell told club media.

"I've made some fantastic memories and some fantastic friends, which include both players and members of staff. It's been a rollercoaster, but it's one that I have fully enjoyed."

The left-back is in Austria for West Ham's pre-season training where he is working with new boss Julen Lopetegui for the first time.

The former Wolves coach replaced David Moyes at the end of last season and is the fifth manager Creswell has played for while with the Hammers.

"It's been brilliant [since Lopetegui came in]," he said. "It's an exciting time for everyone and one we are all looking forward to. Every manager I've worked under, which is now five at West Ham, comes with different ideas, their own philosophy and way of doing things, not just on the pitch but off it also.

"He [Lopetegui] has certainly put in place how he wants to work already and I'm sure we will have a bigger meeting when everyone is back and go through it all again.

"I think if you dive into everything the manager wants and give it everything you’ve got, then you’ll do fine. We are all professionals, so you’ve got to attack it with a positive mindset. I am 34 years old now, but I still want to learn things."

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West Ham forward Danny Ings says he's enjoying working under new manager Julen Lopetegui as the Hammers prepare for the 2024-25 campaign.

After a summer break, West Ham's non-internationals have headed to Austria as part of their pre-season training camp.

“It’s been great [working under Lopetegui]," Ings told the club's webiste.

"You can see from day one that they are wanting to implement all of their stuff on the training pitch and it’s not just a case of getting your trainers on and going running. There is a lot of ball work and we’ve started tactical work already, so it has been a really good start and I think everyone is really excited for what lies ahead.

“I’ve really enjoyed the style he has implemented so far, but it is only early days and there is still a lot of time working together to come, but what I’ve seen so far has been fantastic and I think everyone thinks the same. It is a new learning curve for all of us and one we are looking forward to.”

Reflecting on his time at West Ham so far, Ings said: “I’ve found it quite difficult since I got here, but I’ve also loved every minute of it as we have got a really, really good group here.

“We won the Conference League together and had some really good experiences, but from a personal point of view, I want to put the shirt on as much as I can, I want to help the team and I want to show the fans what I really can do and what I am capable of.

“It’s a fresh slate for everyone and I have looked after myself throughout the summer and am looking forward to the challenge."

We asked for your views on West Ham United signing Max Kilman on a seven-year contract, which will see the defender reunite with his former manager Julen Lopetegui.

Here are some of your thoughts:

Joe: Being the Wolves captain must say something about his ability as a player and a leader, something that West Ham have lacked recently. I can see him being a solid signing for the back four. He reminds me of Craig Dawson in a way.

Jon: £40m is an absolute joke amount for him. If this is the type of business Tim Steidten is going to do, I think we have had it!

Adrian: We paid way too much for Kilman but I do think he could be a good addition - only time will tell. West Ham need a top-quality striker now. I hope they haven't spent all of their money on a centre-half.

Steve: If Kilman can regain the form he showed when he was on the brink of the England squad, he should be a positive addition to West Ham's backline. It is an area which does need strengthening.

Adam: It seems like a high transfer fee for a good but not exceptional player. He is on a seven-year contract as well, which seems excessive for a player of his age. Good luck to him, hopefully it works out for him and West Ham. It's great for Maidenhead!

Don: We will have to wait until the first game of the season to know how all of our new acquisitions will work together.

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West Ham United have jetted off to Austria for a week-long training camp which is set to finish with a fixture against Hungarian side Ferencvaros on Monday, 15 July.

Julen Lopetegui has taken his squad to a training complex near the German border, with the club stating the players will be "put through their paces, with early starts and double sessions".

New signings Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham and Max Kilman are all expected to be involved in the training camp, as well as several young players from the Under-21 development squad.

Lopetegui told the club website, external: "The demands are going to be very high.

"We know our start to the Premier League already and we have to take advantage in the pre-season. We have to work very hard to be able to be ready at the right moments to start at a high level and a competitive level.

"I can ensure that the players are ready to work very hard - this is for sure - and I think that they are going to enjoy it."

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West Ham have unveiled their new away kit for the 2024-25 season, which takes inspiration from the club's East End origins.

The black shirt features "unmistakably east London elements", including a graphic of St Mary-le-Bow on the nape of the neck, and the traditional claret trim.

A club statement said: "The striking strip is a reflection of the club's community in the vibrant heart of London, celebrating the collective identity shared."

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Max Kilman will leave a hole in the Wolves defence, having been integral to the side's resilience in recent years.

Kilman played every minute of all 38 Premier League games last season, with William Saliba of Arsenal the only other outfield player to achieve the feat.

However, now it will be West Ham who benefit from his reliability, his £40m move reuniting him with former Molineux boss Julen Lopetegui, who made him captain while Wolves head coach.

Wolves have plans in place and were prepared for this eventuality, though.

It is a huge fee for a 27-year-old who cost just £40,000 from Maidenhead in 2018 and represents a stunning deal for the club.

Ultimately, it was too good to turn down and helps fund deals already done for Rodrigo Gomes and Pedro Lima, while Wolves will be able to reinvest some of the cash for Kilman's replacement.

Gary O'Neil has his targets and Wolves will need a solution alongside the ever-dependable Craig Dawson.

It is not ideal but they still have five weeks to prepare, while there is a pre-season trip to Spain next week.

They could face an immediate reunion with Kilman in a friendly against the Hammers, as well as fixtures against Crystal Palace and RB Leipzig in the nited States.

West Ham completed the £40m signing of centre-back Max Kilman from Wolves over the weekend.

Kilman will reunite with his former boss in new Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui and is the third new face at London Stadium so far this summer after Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham.

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Spain midfielder Aleix Garcia, 27, says that West Ham United tried to sign him from Girona but he chose to join Bayer Leverkusen instead. (Diari de Girona, via Standard), external

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West Ham are weighing up making a fresh offer for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo after having a £24.5m bid for the 24-year-old France international rejected. (Mail), external

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West Ham have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2024-25 Premier League season.

The kit is inspired by the Hammers' glory era of the 1960s in which the club won major domestic and European silverware for the first time with the help of players such as Bobby Moore, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst who were part of England's World Cup-winning team.

The 2024-25 season also marks the 60th anniversary of West Ham's European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph.

The new kit pays tribute to the 1960s' style with a round neck and claret detailing on the sleeve cuffs. It also features a new commemorative Umbro diamond logo to mark the British sportswear company’s 100th anniversary.

The club said: "This bold kit celebrates the memories of our past triumphs, all while showing the determination, spirit and style of the teams which won the FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup in consecutive seasons."

West Ham have had a 35m euro (£26.9m) bid rejected by Nice for France defender Jean-Clair Todibo, 24. (L'Equipe - in French, external)

The Hammers are also interested in signing Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka with the 26-year-old Englishman having less than 12 months left on his current contract. (Metro, external)

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West Ham technical director Tim Steidten is promising a "busy" summer at the London Stadium.

The Hammers have already spent £25.5m on Brazilian wide-man Luis Guilherme and signed goalkeeper Wes Foderingham on a free transfer from Sheffield United.

In addition, first-team squad men Angelo Ogbonna, Ben Johnson and Divin Mubama have all left the club following the end of their contracts.

Now, with no Profit and Sustainability worries following Declan Rice's £105m move to Arsenal last year, work continues to further boost Julen Lopetegui's squad, which has already seen West Ham linked with Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters in a move that could see midfielder Flynn Downes return to the Saints.

"I am so glad I am here at the work the ownership did before," said Steidten. "In these times it is unique that we are quite relaxed about this situation.

"It will be a busy summer for all of us.

"I can’t name the number of signings. We know the positions we are looking for but it depends on the profile. I can’t give you a number."

Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

After four and a half years of David Moyes holding court at London Stadium, it was interesting to see Julen Lopetegui sitting alongside Tim Steidten at Monday's unveiling news conference.

Steidten's appointment 12 months ago effectively spelled the end for Moyes' time at West Ham.

The Scot has never been a fan of working alongside a technical director as hands on as Steidten wants to be.

Clashes over recruitment eventually led to the German being barred from first-team areas, which was clearly an untenable situation.

Lopetegui and Steidten conversed easily and spoke about how often they would need to chat in what is planned to be a busy summer for the club.

Steidten says he is on the hunt for new talent: "England is our home ground. This market is our priority work, but we are not closing our eyes on other markets."

Lopetegui was practical in his assessment of the style he wants to implement: "I love attacking football but I also love counter-attacking."

How the pair mould their ideas together will provide the answer to those who question why West Ham have chosen to break up a model that brought three top 10 finishes and a European trophy.

It is a new era. Lopetegui is steering the ship now.