West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has revealed that new signing Nene will not feature for the team for around two weeks.

The former Paris Saint-Germain forward signed for the Hammers on a free transfer this week and will remain at the club until the end of the season.

However, Allardyce revealed in today's press conference that Nene needs time to build up his match fitness.

"Nene isn't ready physically yet," he told reporters. "He's just started training with us, it'll be about 10 days maybe two weeks before he's ready. It's great to have a player like Nene, with his CV, at the club. We're all looking forward to seeing him play."

The forward became a free agent after leaving Al-Gharafa last month.