da bet7： Premier League strugglers West Ham United have signed Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O’Neil.
da pixbet： O’Neil’s move became official on Tuesday when the former England under-21 international completed a medical, just a day after the two clubs agreed to terms.
The 27-year-old arrives at Upton Park on a two-year deal and could make his debut for West Ham in their Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham on Wednesday.
“I am really pleased to sign,” O’Neil told West Ham’s official website. “It all happened very quickly. I played for Middlesbrough at the weekend and didn’t know anything was going to happen. It has all gathered pace since then.”
“I enjoyed my time at Middlesbrough, the fans and staff were really good but it has been a difficult time on the pitch.”
O’Neil is relishing the chance to be involved on Wednesday if he is selected and believes Avram Grant’s side have the quality to get out of the relegation zone.
” It is great that the club have such a massive game to look forward to. I haven’t trained yet with the team so it is up to the manager of course if he wants to use me.”
“I will take it one step at a time but it is a big game and it could be a case of straight in at the deep end if involved.”
“It is a great side with top players but they just suffered from a tough start. I know we have enough quality to get out of it (the relegation zone).”
“I have been in a couple of relegation battles, including at Portsmouth, so hopefully that experience will help.”