Montevideo City’s Ex-Player Joins West Ham for €28 Million Transfer
West Ham United has made an important addition to their squad, signing Argentine forward Taty Castellanos. The deal is reported to be worth €28 million, with Castellanos arriving from Italian club Lazio. This transfer marks West Ham’s second acquisition during the current winter transfer window.
Taty Castellanos Joins West Ham
Castellanos, who is 27 years old, has signed a contract lasting four and a half years. He previously had a successful tenure at Montevideo City Torque, where he spent two seasons before joining the Group City network.
Career Highlights
- Joined Montevideo City Torque in 2017, before the club became part of the Group City.
- Helped Torque gain promotion to the Primera division in 2018.
- Moved to New York City FC, followed by a stint at Girona, both part of the City Football Group.
- Played three seasons in Italy with Lazio, scoring 20 goals in 91 appearances.
Current Season Performance
In the current Serie A season, Castellanos has appeared in 12 matches and netted two goals. He is now available for the West Ham squad under the management of Nuno Espírito Santo.
Upcoming Challenges for West Ham
West Ham faces a crucial match against Nottingham Forest, where the team is looking to improve its position in the Premier League standings. Currently, they sit near the bottom of the table, just four points away from safety after a recent defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The addition of Castellanos is expected to boost the team’s offensive capabilities as they strive to climb out of the relegation zone.
