West Ham have secured their first summer signing with Spanish goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez joining on a free transfer as a replacement for compatriot Adrian.
The club announced this week that Adrian would leave the club at the end of his contract this summer as he searches for more first team football.
Roberto, 33, worked with West Ham's director of football, Mario Husillos at Malaga and made just six appearances for Espanyol last season before his contract with the club expired.
“From the beginning when I knew I was going to come here, I was very excited about the new experience," Roberto told the club website. "I consider this step a big step in my career. I think everyone who follows football knows the importance of this Club, so I’m really excited.
“I am looking forward to playing in the Premier League, of course. It’s a big challenge as I consider this to be one of the two best and biggest leagues in the world, with our league in Spain, and I think it’s a dream for every player to come here and play in the Premier League, so I’m looking forward to getting started.”
Husillos added: "He is a fantastic goalkeeper, who has a great deal of experience in football, having played at the highest level.
“During his time at Olympiakos, I spoke regularly with the coaches and many of them spoke about Roberto as one of the biggest goalkeepers in the history of the club.
“He is at a brilliant age for a goalkeeper, and we are extremely happy to bring him to West Ham United. He is a brilliant professional and a brilliant person. He has all the qualities to play in the Premier League and be very successful.”
