West Ham United confirmed the acquisition of Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague on 15 July. The Premier League club said the 21-year-old has signed a long-term contract after agreeing a transfer fee of about €22 million, with additional performance-related add-ons. Diouf’s arrival marks West Ham’s first major signing of the summer as manager David Moyes looks to reinforce his squad for the 2025-26 campaign. The centre-back was a regular starter for Slavia Prague last season and has already been capped by Senegal’s national team.