West Ham have signed Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge on loan until the end of the season.
The former Chelsea defender, 30, has made just nine appearances for City this season has moved to Upton Park looking for regular first-team action, and he is determined to help the rock-bottom Hammers fend off relegation.
Bridge told West Ham’s official website: “I am delighted to sign for West Ham United.
“I am just looking forward to meeting everyone at the training ground, starting work and getting out on the pitch and playing in front of the fans. I am glad the loan is sorted and I'm ready to play.
“It will be great to play a part in helping keep West Ham in the Premier League. It would be a big achievement.”
He added: “I know a few of the players from England and I know the physio.
“I spoke to Scotty Parker and a few people and they told me what a great club it is. That definitely helped me make the decision to come here.
“There is a lot of quality here and I know we can move up the table.
The first half (of the Carling Cup win over Birmingham City) on Tuesday was great. There should have been a few more goals and then the team came back with 10 men.
“If we can play like that every week we'll be fine.”
Bridge is expected to make his Hammers debut in this weekend’s London derby against Arsenal.