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Slaven Bilic "thrilled" with Angelo Ogbonna arrival at West Ham United

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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic hails the arrival of defender Angelo Ogbonna from Juventus.

West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic has revealed that he is "thrilled" with the signing of defender Angelo Ogbonna.

The 27-year-old joined the Hammers from Juventus last week for a fee of around £9m.

Bilic believes that Ogbonna's arrival at Upton Park gives the squad strength in depth at the back.

"I am thrilled with the signing," he told the club's official website. "He is a really good player and is a great defender. He was at one of the best clubs in the world with Juventus and we are really delighted he has signed for us. The expectations are big, of course.

"We now have the numbers and the quality at the back. We really need the competition and strength [in the defence] which is one of the most important areas for the whole season."

Ogbonna has signed for West Ham on a four-year contract.

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