West Ham United sign Canadian international defender Zadorsky | OneFootball

West Ham United have completed the signing of Canadian international defender Shelina Zadorsky on a permanent deal.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.

The 31-year-old centre-back joins West Ham United on a free transfer after leaving former club Tottenham Hotspur at the end of last season.

Zadorsky previously enjoyed a loan spell with The Hammers in the second half of last season. The player made nine appearances  for the club in the Barclays Women’s Super League. She did enough to impress manager Rehanne Skinner and earn herself a permanent deal.

After securing a permanent move to East London, Zadorsky said “I’m delighted to be back at West Ham United on a permanent basis. I really enjoyed my time in East London last season, especially playing in front of such passionate fans that follow the team home and away. It’s like a big family here and that’s something I have loved feeling a part of.

“Rehanne and I have built a great relationship over the years and I think she knows how to get the best out of me. I always demand high standards of myself and I really want to be that rock at the back for the team.

“This group has a lot of potential and I want to do everything I can to help the team reach that potential this season.”

Zadorsky is West Ham United’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window.