Dimitri Payet has joined Premier League outfit West Ham United from French club Marseille.

West Ham United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to have their say on the signing of Dimitri Payet.

The France international winger has moved to the Hammers from Ligue 1 outfit Marseille, as announced on the Premier League club’s official website.

Payet has signed a five-year contract with a further one-year option for an undisclosed eight-figure fee.

The signing of Payet is a statement of intent from West Ham, who have lofty ambitions for the future.

The Frenchman was one of the best players in Ligue 1 last season, helping Marseille finish fourth in the league table.

The former Lille star scored seven goals and created 134 chances in league appearances.

The 28-year-old had a pass accuracy of 80% and a shot accuracy of 47%, and won three headers, 66 dribbles and 17 tackles.

Following the announcement of the transfer, West Ham fans took to Twitter to have their say on the signing of Payet.

Below are the best comments:

This content could not be loaded @whufc_official Great signing lads ; hope you’ll be better this season. — Abdullah Abudieeb (@amawww1) June 26, 2015

This content could not be loaded @whufc_official @dimpayet17 absolutely incredible signing, can’t wait to watch him this season! #WelcomeDimitri — Frankie Dobinson (@frankiedob1895) June 26, 2015

This content could not be loaded Great day to be a Hammer #COYI #WelcomeDimitri — Henri Taskinen (@HTaski17) June 26, 2015

This content could not be loaded Great signing by the club! Showing real intent by signing great players! French international too, couldnt ask for much more #WelcomeDimitri — TheIronQ (@TheIronQ) June 26, 2015

This content could not be loaded Signing Payet is a massive sign of intent this season, only moving forwards! #WelcomeDimitri #COYI父 — Stewart Potter (@StewPott17) June 26, 2015

This content could not be loaded @dimpayet17 Amazing signing absolutely buzzing #WelcomeDimitri — Ryan Lewin (@Ryan_Lewin97WHU) June 26, 2015

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