West Ham have announced the loan signing of Joao Maria from Inter Milan until the end of the season.
The attacking midfielder, 25, goes straight into the squad to face Wigan in the FA Cup this weekend.
"I am really happy to be here. It's a really amazing experience to join this amazing team and I am just glad to be here," he told his new club's official website.
"It was a fast move. I have spoken with everyone around the team and, for me, it is exciting to play in the Premier League. I spoke with the coach and for me, I am really happy to be training for an amazing coach, also."
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