Pablo West Ham: West Ham United complete signing of Pablo Felipe
Introduction: Why the Pablo West Ham transfer matters
The signing of Pablo Felipe — referred to here as Pablo West Ham — is a notable development for West Ham United as the club seeks goals and stability during a difficult Premier League campaign. The arrival of a young, in-form striker on a long-term deal addresses an urgent need: West Ham sit 18th and are four points from safety, making reinforcements up front a priority.
Main details and context
Transfer and contract
West Ham completed the signing of Brazilian striker Pablo Felipe from Portuguese side Gil Vicente on a four-and-a-half-year contract in January 2026. Media reports put the fee at around €25m (approximately £21.8m). The club announced Pablo as their first signing since Nuno Espírito Santo took charge in September.
Player profile and recent form
Pablo is 22 years old and is listed by Transfermarkt as a centre-forward with a market value of €5.00m. Although born in Braga, Portugal in 2004, he is identified as Brazilian. He arrives with strong recent form: Pablo scored 10 goals in 13 Primeira Liga appearances for Gil Vicente this season, a strike-rate that underpinned West Ham’s decision to sign him and make him available immediately for the upcoming Premier League trip to Wolves.
Squad context
The transfer comes as West Ham look to remedy a lack of goals in the first half of the season. Squad movement has continued elsewhere, with striker Niclas Fülkrug moving on loan to AC Milan, underlining the reshaping of the forward line and the importance of Pablo’s integration.
Conclusion: What this means for supporters
Pablo’s arrival provides West Ham with a young, in-form attacking option and a long-term investment as the club battles to climb out of the relegation zone. If he adapts quickly to the Premier League, his goal record in Portugal suggests he could offer immediate relief to scoring problems. For supporters, the signing signals intent from the club’s new management and offers cautious optimism that reinforcements can help secure the points needed to ensure survival.
