Blackburn’s striker, Benni McCarthy, has signed a contract with “Hammers” for 18 months. The fee of the transfer is undisclosed. The former Porto player said on Sky Sports News that he is very happy for joining Gianfranco Zola’s club and he is “looking forward to getting to know my new team-mates and help get the club out of a tough situation.”

The 32 years old striker has scored 37 goals in 109 matches for Blackburn and now he is ready for new adventures at a new club. “I felt I served my time at Blackburn and I am sad that I never had the chance to say thanks to the fans as they have been brilliant to me”, the player said.