6 August 2026 …
Joel Veltman: West Ham sign former Brighton defender
West Ham United have signed experienced Dutch defender Joel Veltman on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old has played over 450 games across his career with Ajax and Brighton and Hove Albion, including more than 50 in European competitions and 165 in the Premier League.
He won three Eredivisie titles with Ajax and also competed in the Champions League.
Veltman joined Brighton in 2020 for £900,000 and helped them secure sixth