West Ham United have completed the signing of Linfield youngster Callum Marshall.
Marshall will join the Hammers subject to the completion of the international clearance formalities.
The 17-year-old had been training with Linfield's first-team this season and scored in an 11-0 rout of the PSNI in the League Cup.
He is also a graduate of the hugely successful Irish FA JD Academy run by Andy Waterworth
Linfield boss David Healy wished the teenage striker well following his move to West Ham's Academy, describing it as a "wonderful move" for Marshall.
The Blues boss told the club's website: “I want to wish Callum every success with this exciting new challenge that he’s now setting out upon. It’s a wonderful opportunity for him at such a leading Premiership club in West Ham United.
"He’s been training with our first team squad all season and he’s made a very positive impression on all our players and staff. We are sure he has the attitude and determination that will be required to make the most of this amazing opportunity that has come his way.
"Everyone at Linfield is delighted with the recognition that both Callum and the club’s Scholarship scheme has earned and we will all be monitoring Callum’s progress with a keen interest.”
West Ham Academy Manager Ricky Martin told his club's official website “I’d like to welcome Callum to West Ham United. We’re delighted to have him sign for the Club.
“Callum came over before Christmas and trained with our U18s squad. He made a really big impact and impression here, so we’re now excited to welcome him to east London and into our Academy of Football family.
“We hope he will have a very successful career at the Football Club.”
