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Jacobsen seals Hammers switch

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West Ham have wrapped up a deal which will make Lars Jacobsen their eighth signing of the summer.

Danish defender pens one-year contract at Upton Park

West Ham United have wrapped up a deal which will make Lars Jacobsen their eighth signing of the summer. The Hammers have confirmed that an agreement to bring the Denmark international to Upton Park on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers was completed prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline. The 30-year-old, who has also turned out for Everton in the Premier League, will join up with his new employers after representing his country in the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers. West Ham have also revealed that Belgian goalkeeper Ruud Boffin has arrived on a two-year contract. He moves to England from Dutch side MVV Maastricht following a successful trial period with the Hammers.

Pleased

The new duo join Thomas Hitzlsperger, Tal Ben Haim, Winston Reid, Pablo Berrera, Frederic Piquionne and Victor Obinna in strengthening Avram Grant's ranks. "We have combined youth with experience this window and are pleased with the work we have done, even in these challenging times for the club," co-owner David Sullivan told the club's official website. "We were determined to keep Scott Parker, as well as Avram's other key players, and were able to deliver on what we promised. "Half of our eight signings are 23 or under and we are confident they will become major players for the club, while the other four have a wealth of international experience. "Thoms Hitzlsperger had a particularly impressive pre-season and I look forward to seeing him play a major role once he returns to fitness."

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