WEST Ham have confirmed that new signings David Di Michele and Congolese left-back Herita Ilunga have had their deals rubber stamped by the Premier League.
The pair have joined the Hammers on season-long loan deals, but their arrivals were thought to have been confirmed after the transfer window had slammed shut on Monday due to administrative issues concerning the release of international transfer certificates.
But it now seems everything is above board and both Italian striker Di Michele and Congolese left-back Ilunga will be allowed to play for the Irons this season.
A statement on the club's official website read: “The club is able to confirm that the Premier League has registered Italy striker David Di Michele and Congolese left-back Herita Ilunga and both players will join up with the rest of the first-team squad shortly.”
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