Key Takeaways:
- West Ham United have completed the permanent signing of Valentin ‘Taty’ Castellanos from Lazio for a reported €29m fee
- The 27-year-old striker scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for Lazio and netted 16 times in 75 Serie A matches
- Castellanos has agreed to a four-and-a-half year contract with West Ham, with an optional extra year potentially extending his stay to 2031
Transfer Details and Contract Terms
West Ham United have confirmed the addition of Valentin ‘Taty’ Castellanos to their attacking ranks, completing a permanent transfer from Serie A outfit Lazio. The Premier League side have reportedly paid €29m to secure the services of the 27-year-old striker, who departs Italy after two-and-a-half years with the Biancocelesti.
As per the official announcement, Castellanos has inked a four-and-a-half year contract, including an option to extend by a further twelve months. This arrangement means he could remain at the London Stadium until the summer of 2030, or potentially 2031 if the extra year is exercised.
Castellanos in Claret & Blue 🫡 pic.twitter.com/aALaaAUBaJ
— West Ham United (@WestHam) January 5, 2026
Player History and Impact at Lazio
During his tenure in Rome, Castellanos made 98 appearances in all competitions and found the net on 22 occasions. Within Serie A, he featured 75 times, scoring 16 goals for the Biancocelesti.
This move represents the first outgoing transfer of a Serie A first-team player in the current January window. Castellanos now embarks on a new chapter with West Ham in the English top flight.
| Player | Previous Club | Appearances (All Competitions) | Goals (All Competitions) | Serie A Appearances | Serie A Goals | Transfer Fee | Contract Length | Option to Extend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentin Castellanos | Lazio | 98 | 22 | 75 | 16 | €29,000,000 | 4.5 years | +12 months |
Castellanos’ Ambitions at West Ham
“I’m really happy because it’s a very important challenge for me personally and I’ve come to contribute, to try to help the team as much as I can,” Castellanos told the West Ham website.
“Every match is a battle, and I’m here to contribute that, to try to bring that energy, that fighting spirit I have inside, so that every match is as important and as tough as possible.
“I hope to give my all to the fans. I’ve always defended the jersey of every team with the utmost responsibility, and I want to tell them that I’m going to give everything, to defend this jersey, and obviously, to achieve our goals day after day. That’s the most important thing.”
West Ham’s January Recruitment
Castellanos is one of two forwards secured by West Ham early in the January transfer window. His arrival follows the signing of Pablo Felipe, who joined the club on a permanent transfer from Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente on Saturday.
