Fredericks becomes Pellegrini's first West Ham signing

West Ham have completed the signing of right-back Ryan Fredericks on a free transfer from newly promoted Fulham. Fredericks starred as Fulham won the Championship play-offs at the end of the 2017-18 season, but the club failed to agree a new deal with the defender, allowing him to move across London and become Manuel Pellegrini's first signing as Hammers boss. The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League side and will officially join his new employers on July 1. He told West Ham's official website: "It's amazing for this deal to finally happen. "I know we've been speaking about it for a while and trying to get things in place and finally, we've got it over the line. I'm just buzzing to be here. New challenge. New league. Same City. #WelcomeFredericks pic.twitter.com/rMKepevxvv — #ImForever (@WestHamUtd) June 5, 2018 "West Ham United are one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. Everyone knows the history of West Ham and there are a lot of factors that brought me to the club.  "Obviously, it's an exciting time for West Ham. The club have just brought in a new manager in Manuel Pellegrini and everyone knows his CV and what he has done in England before and in other leagues as well. "I'm sure I can learn a lot from him."