'It was a no-brainer' - Aaron Wan-Bissaka explains transfer to West Ham from Manchester United

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has described his decision to join West Ham from Manchester United as a 'no-brainer'.

The one-year extension in Wan-Bissaka's contract was triggered in January and United were always open to selling him this summer to recoup a fee for the right-back.

It's understood United have received a fee of £15million for Wan-Bissaka and he's signed a seven-year contract in London, which is the city where he was born.

Wan-Bissaka's departure is allowing United to sign Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich and the official announcement of the Morocco international's transfer is imminent.

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After his exit from Old Trafford was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon, Wan-Bissaka said: “It was a no-brainer for me to join West Ham – I’m excited and happy to be here.

"It’s an amazing feeling to be back in London, and I’m excited for what’s coming. I was born here, so I know the ins and outs of London, which plays a big part in my life.

"So to be back playing in this city means a lot to me. I’m happy to be here, am grateful for the warm welcome, and I am excited to be playing for the club and will give it my all.

“I can’t wait to get on the pitch, get to know the players and push on from there. I see a team that is in it together, that will push each other to win, and a group that has got each others' backs through thick and thin, so being part of that and having that insurance helps a lot when you are surrounded by a good squad.”

West Ham's technical director, Tim Steidten, added: “I am delighted we’ve been able to get the deal to sign Aaron over the line. He’s exactly the type of player we’re looking to