New kid in town - Walter Lopez

Walter Alberto López Gasco, born on October 15 1985 in Montevideo Uruguay.

López joined West Ham as a free agent on September 5 after impressing in training and in a behind doors game. It was rumoured that several European clubs were interested, but we all know what that can be worth…

He started out playing for Montevidean club “Racing” in 2003 and after a stint in San Martin of Argentina in 2004 joined Uruguayan side River Plate between 2004-2007.
After signing for Spanish “Xerez CD” in January of 2007 he left for Mexican "UAG Tecos" in august the same year, playing only one full game and appearing in two more before heading back to his native River Plate. He has also been capped 3 times by his national team.

He seems to be signed as a defender but has played on the left side both as defender and in the midfield for his previous teams. His style of playing has been described as quick and technical. He is also called “physical” by some and “not very physical” by others, but this may well depend on the surroundings. Let’s see what side he will show in West Ham.

His first start for West Ham was in the substandard League Cup game against Watford where he was one of the best, if not the best, player in Claret and Blue.

However, he has not figured in any reserve game, bar that behind doors that got him the contract, which I find a little odd.

He faces competition for the left back spot by Ilunga and (God forbid) Neill. Let’s hope that at least one of Ilunga and López turn out to be solid.
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