Franco completes Hammers switch

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The 32-year-old was a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Villarreal and had been linked with a move to South American champions Estudientes.

Hammers manager Gianfranco Zola has been anxious to bolster his attacking options and Franco follows Luis Jiminez, Alessandro Diamanti and Frank Nouble in moving to Upton Park this summer.

Franco, who has scored four goals in his last six games during Mexico's World Cup qualifying campaign, said: "I am really happy to sign for West Ham.

"This is a very important stage in my career and I hope to score lots of goals for the club this season and then play at the World Cup.

"This is an important team with great players and a great manager. I know that the club are very ambitious and want to do well. I want to do my best to make that happen and I am excited about the challenge.

"The main motivation was to play in the Premier League. I love English football and I love the Premier League.

"I had the possibility of joining Estudiantes and two Spanish clubs but it was the Premier League that drew me here.

"I can fulfil my desire with West Ham and I am very happy to be here."