West Ham have announced the signing of Mads Hermansen from Leicester City. Hermansen has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months. Standard Sport understands that the Hammers will pay the Foxes £18million for the Danish goalkeeper, who worked with West Ham’s goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren at former club Brondby.

Mads Hermansen says he believes West Ham are a "good fit" for his style of play after his move from Leicester was confirmed on Saturday. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract at London Stadium with a one-year option after departing the Foxes following their relegation to the Championship.

West Ham United is delighted to confirm the signing of Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen from Leicester City.