Hammers sign Icelandic defender

West Ham have signed Iceland Under-21 central defender Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson on a “long-term contract” from HK Kopavogur.

West Ham have signed Iceland Under-21 central defender Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson on a “long-term contract” from HK Kopavogur.

The 17-year-old had a week-long trial with the Hammers last season.

Meanwhile 18-year-old Czech goalkeeper Marek Stech has signed a new five-year contract.

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