West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Stewart Downing from Liverpool.
The 29-year-old winger has penned a four-year deal with the Hammers for a fee believed to be £6m.
"I'm very excited," Downing told West Ham's official website. "It's a great opportunity for me being here, it's a great club and I'm really excited to get going.
"I'm ready and I'm fit for the first game against Cardiff City. I've played a decent few games for Liverpool in pre-season, so there will be no problems on that front.
"It's all happened quickly, but I'm really excited and hoping to play a part on Saturday."
Downing, who joined Liverpool from Aston Villa for £20m in summer 2011, will wear the number 23 shirt.
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Jack Prescott
Jack Prescott
