Manuel Lanzini to West Ham: Latest Loan Details, Comments and Reaction

West Ham confirmed the arrival of Manuel Lanzini on a season-long loan from Al Jazira Club on Wednesday. The attacking midfielder brings a lot of promise to the Boleyn Ground.

Lanzini, a 22-year-old Argentine youth international whose moniker is "The Jewel," faces a steep uptick in the level of competition as he arrives to the Premier League. He told the club's official site that he's ready for the challenge, though.

"This is a new challenge for me and that can only help in the future. It will test my ability in one of the best leagues in the world, so I am looking forward to getting started," he said. "I am someone who always gives 100 percent. I'm an attacking player, I can change the game's tempo and I hope to give my maximum for the fans to appreciate me."

The release from the Hammers also notes that they hold the option to make the deal permanent if the new addition impresses during the loan stint.

Lanzini represents a chance worth taking for West Ham. While it's very much uncertain whether he's prepared to earn a regular first-team spot in the Premier League, he's showcased intriguing potential during stops with River Plate, Fluminense and Al Jazira Club.

He's an attack-minded midfielder who's at his best when playing in a central role. He creates scoring chances by pushing forward aggressively with pace and is also a solid distributor, which will be welcome on a club that sought depth in the middle.

His role should become more clear after the preseason. That said, at the outset, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him come off the bench when the Hammers are seeking an offensive surge. Depending on how he performs in those situations, he could move into the starting lineup as he gains more experience.

Ultimately, Lanzini is a long signing with a bit of an unknown factor, but the potential upside gave West Ham enough confidence to complete the deal.