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The 17-year old had spent a week-long trial at Upton Park having impressed manager Alan Curbishley in his appearances for the Iceland youth sides, breaking in to the Under-21 side at the age of 16.

Eyjolfsson was impressive in the European Under-17 Championship last year, with UEFA tipping him as one of the players to watch despite Iceland?s failure to qualify from the group stage of the competition.

A host of European clubs, including Chelsea, Lazio and Marseille had been linked with a move foe the youngster, but it was The Hammers that sealed a deal, much to the delight of the player himself.


?I am really happy to sign for West Ham,? he told the club’s official website.

?I have heard of many good players that have come from the club?s academy. When I was on trial in February I really enjoyed the tempo and style of training and it helped take my talent to the next level.

?It is obviously very scary to move away from my family but it is my dream to play in England and what I have always wanted to do so that outweighs any apprehension I had about moving here.

?Playing for the (Iceland) Under-21s has been the best experience for me and I am so grateful to the coach for giving me that opportunity as it has developed my game so much quicker.

?I am sure this is part of the reason West Ham signed me.?

Eyjolfsson can call on the experiences of his father, Eyjolfur Gjafar Sverrisson, a 66-capped Iceland international himself who played in the same position as his son, also occasionally used as a defensive midfielder.

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