It seems that West Ham have done their homework and due diligence with the signing of Luis Guilherme, who many believe to be perfect for the Premier League.
While much has been made of Guilherme’s super-talented Palmeiras teammate Endrick and his transfer to Real Madrid, many shrewd observers of Brazilian football have noted that West Ham have signed the one best suited to the Premier League.
The Brazilian wonderkid has blistering pace, good upper body strength, and is an exceptional dribbler. His top speed has been clocked as faster than Mo Salah and equal to that of Kylian Mbappé (thought to be the fastest player in world football).
None of this will come as a surprise to Guilherme, who is fully aware of the fast-paced physicality of the Premier League: “The Premier League is the best league in the world,” he remarked. “The games don’t have clear favourites, and it’s fast-paced. The intensity here is very high, which is important.
“Playing against the best is always crucial for growth. The Premier League is a huge challenge, with its high intensity and level of competition compared to Brazil. I hope to improve and achieve great things. I believe I’ll improve a lot here with the entire staff at West Ham, which is crucial for my development.
“We always dream, right? Since I was eleven, I had this dream, and now it’s becoming a reality. I’m very happy about it and grateful to West Ham. Let’s go for it!”