Overview
- West Ham and Lazio have a verbal agreement for Castellanos at about €29 million, with a five-year contract pending medicals and signed documents.
- The signing targets short-term reinforcement for a team sitting 18th in the Premier League with 14 points from 19 matches.
- New York City FC is reported to receive 10% of the fee through a sell-on clause tied to Castellanos’ previous move.
- Castellanos lost prominence at Lazio after a mixed recent spell, having recorded 91 appearances with 20 goals and 16 assists for the club.
- Reports indicate West Ham beat interest from Leeds United, Brentford and Flamengo, and the player views the switch as a chance to push for Argentina selection ahead of 2026.