West Ham United have confirmed the signing of French midfielder Dimitri Payet from Marseille on a five-year deal.
The club announced the news on Friday, and although the fee is undisclosed, BBC Sport reports it is in excess of £10 million:
BREAKING: @dimpayet17 joins the Hammers on a five-year contract for an undisclosed eight-figure fee from @om_officiel #WelcomeDimitri 2/3
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) June 26, 2015
The Hammers had long been rumoured as potential suitors for the 28-year-old Payet, while Marseille were angered that he wished to leave the Ligue 1 club, per Sky Sports.