Colombian striker Manuela Pavi has penned a three-year contract with Women's Super League side West Ham United, keeping her in east London for the next three years.
The 23-year-old becomes Rehanne Skinner's sixth signing of the summer transfer window as the club prepare to start the 2024/25 campaign in just a few weeks time.
Pavi represented Colombia in all four of their matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics, beating France as the South American country reached the quarter-finals, losing on penalties to current world champions Spain.
The striker also represented his country in the 2024 CONCACAF Gold Cup and is still a key member of the national team despite his young age. At club level, Pavi started his career with Orsomarso Sportivo Clube before joining Deportivo Cali in 2020.
He previously played for Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro before joining Las Azucareras earlier this year. Pavi will wear the number 11 shirt next season.
Speaking about his arrival, he said: “It's a dream come true to join West Ham United – I'm very grateful to be here. The fans can expect an extension on the pitch. I'm like them, and I'll fight for them and my teammates to have a great season together.”
West Ham finished 11th in the WSL last season, narrowly missing out on relegation. However, it is clear from his recruitment process this summer that manager Skinner intends to improve.
The club have now signed six new players, including Poland goalkeeper Kinga Szemik, Germany U-19 striker Shekiera Martinez, Chile international Camila Saez, France Under-23 star Ines Belloumou and Shelina Zadorsky from Canada.
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