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West Ham United have completed the signing of England youth international defender Ria Bose.
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.
The 19-year-old defender joins West Ham United from Portuguese Liga BPI club Sporting CP. She has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the East Londoners.
Bose spend her youth in the academies at Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea before starting her senior career in Portugal with Sporting CP. She made her senior debut in October 2024.
On the international stage, Bose has represented England at various youth levels up to and including Under-20 level.
After joining West Ham United, Bose said “I’m so happy to be joining West Ham United. I know that West Ham is going to help me progress as a player. This is a new beginning and the next step in my career.
“I bring a lot of energy. I’m an attacking full-back that likes to get up the pitch but I also pride myself on my defending too.
“West Ham is a big club with a rich history. It’s an exciting project here which I’m looking forward to being a part of. I can’t wait to get started.”
Bose is West Ham United’s second January transfer window signing.
