Robert Snodgrass to West Ham: Latest Transfer Details, Comments and Reaction

West Ham United completed the signing of Robert Snodgrass from Hull City on Friday.

The Hammers posted the following clip on their Twitter feed, in which the Scotland international reveals his reasons for joining and his new shirt number:

According to a statement on the club's official website, West Ham paid £10.2 million to sign Snodgrass on a three-and-a-half-year deal. According to Sky Sports News HQ, Hull had also accepted a bid from Burnley for the winger. 

"The owners and the manager are trying to build something here and I just can't wait to get started," Snodgrass said. "I feel this is a club with real ambition, with the new stadium, great players and a manager of his calibre at Premier League level."

As noted in the club bulletin, the signing is West Ham's second significant move of the January window, as they previously acquired experienced defender Jose Fonte from Southampton.

While the Portugal international will be tasked with shoring up the Hammers back line, Snodgrass will be out to add some guile and incision to the team's forward forays.

As these figures from WhoScored.com illustrate, the Scotsman has been central to Hull's attacking play in the Premier League this season:

While West Ham will be delighted with the acquisition, Jonathan Northcroft of the Sunday Times is baffled by Hull's decisions in the window:

Irons fans have plenty to get excited about. Snodgrass is adept at operating on either flank, not to mention as a split striker. His awareness on the ball, quick feet and sharp decision-making will also offer something different to manager Slaven Bilic's side.

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Additionally, the winger is an expert with a dead ball in front of him, whether indirectly from corners or in dangerous positions around the penalty area. Squawka Football noted earlier this month that no player has bettered the six free-kick goals scored by Snodgrass in the top flight since the 2012/13 season.

The big challenge for Snodgrass will be to fill the boots of Dimitri Payet, who was the inventive fulcrum for West Ham during a memorable 2015/16 season. The former fan favourite has been training with the under-23 side as of late after asking for a transfer.