West Ham United have a new Iron in town! The East London club have completed the signing of Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer following his exit from Southampton—bringing a touch of class, experience, and pace to their backline.

The 28-year-old right-back, who boasts two England caps, has signed a three-year deal with the Hammers, becoming the latest piece of Graham Potter’s quietly ambitious rebuild at the London Stadium.

“He’s a top professional with Premier League pedigree,” said Potter, who clearly didn’t need much convincing. “I’ve always admired him whenever we’ve gone up against him. He’s got his best years ahead of him.”

Walker-Peters, once a bright talent at Tottenham, made his name on the south coast, racking up over 200 appearances for Southampton. But after Saints’ relegation, and the expiry of his contract, it was time for a new challenge.

In a twist worthy of transfer season drama, Walker-Peters was on the verge of joining Besiktas, with a medical all but booked. That was until West Ham entered the chat, and everything changed.

“Speaking with Graham Potter really sealed it for me,” said Walker-Peters. “I love his style of play and his ambition for the club. West Ham want to win things—and I want to be part of that.”

The Hammers have already had a busy summer, signing Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Diouf for £19m from Slavia Prague and locking in Jean-Clair Todibo on a permanent deal from Nice.

Now, with Walker-Peters on board, West Ham’s defensive unit just got sharper, smarter—and significantly more exciting.