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Crysencio Summerville Transfer

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Crysencio Summerville has completed a permanent transfer from West Ham to Al-Hilal. West Ham confirmed the move on 24 July; the club announcement did not disclose the fee or contract details.

No-Guff Summary

  • Outcome: Crysencio Summerville has completed a permanent transfer from West Ham to Al-Hilal.
  • Confirmation: West Ham announced the completed move on 24 July.
  • Terms: The official announcement did not disclose the fee or contract details.
  • Reaction: A later report about turning down Tottenham talks does not change the completed outcome.
Development

West Ham confirm Summerville's Al-Hilal transfer

After a transfer saga that tried several destinations for size, Crysencio Summerville is officially an Al-Hilal player.

West Ham have confirmed the 24-year-old Netherlands international has completed a permanent transfer to the Saudi club. The announcement gives no fee or contract details.

Summerville leaves after two seasons at West Ham, having made 56 appearances and scored eight goals since joining from Leeds United in summer 2024.

Sources

  • West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Confirms that Crysencio Summerville has completed a permanent transfer to Al Hilal after two seasons at West Ham United.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have confirmed Crysencio Summerville’s permanent transfer to Al Hilal, with the final fee undisclosed and an earlier report putting the deal at around £60 million.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Crysencio Summerville has left West Ham for Al-Hilal after reportedly declining Tottenham’s interest, with the transfer said to include a £55m upfront fee and potential add-ons.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Crysencio Summerville has completed his permanent move from West Ham to Al Hilal, signed a four-year contract and thanked West Ham supporters in a farewell message; the clubs have not disclosed the fee, though a package of around £60 million was widely reported.