West Ham sign Colombia striker Pavi
Manuela Pavi starred for Colombia at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer
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West Ham have signed Colombia striker Manuela Pavi from Deportivo Cali.
The 23-year-old has signed a three-year contract and, subject to obtaining a work permit, will become the Women's Super League club's sixth addition this summer.
Pavi won two Colombian league titles with Deportivo Cali and has scored three goals in 12 appearances for the national team.
"It’s a dream come true for me to join West Ham United - I’m very grateful to be here," she told West Ham TV.
"I come from a place in Colombia that is very similar to east London - where the people are from humble beginnings and are working class.
"That is why I know I was born to be a Hammer."
Pavi, who scored twice in her final match for Deportivo Cali to help them clinch their latest league triumph earlier in August, will wear the number 11 shirt for the Hammers.
"Manuela is an exciting, energetic forward that has the ability to unlock defences from anywhere across the front line," head coach Rehanne Skinner said.
"Her performances for her previous club and Colombia have been outstanding, most notably her superb impact at this summer’s Olympic Games."