Dimitri Payet to West Ham: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

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:

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. 

A creative attacking midfielder, Payet provided 17 assists and scored seven goals in Ligue 1 last season, per WhoScored.com, and French football writer Matt Spiro is backing him as a fine singing for the Hammers:

The France international joins Spanish midfielder Pedro Obiang and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph as West Ham's newest recruits, with the Irons aiming for a successful term in 2015-16 under new boss Slaven Bilic.