Overview
- Both Al‑Hilal and West Ham confirmed the permanent transfer on Friday, with Summerville signing a four‑year contract that runs to 2030 and joining the club at its Austria training camp.
- Multiple outlets report the fee at about £60 million, commonly described as £55m up front plus roughly £5m in add‑ons, and Al‑Hilal said Prince Al‑Waleed bin Talal covered the cost.
- Summerville will wear the number 38 shirt for Al‑Hilal and has publicly said he chose the move for the club’s sporting project and to pursue domestic and Asian trophies.
- The sale follows Summerville’s strong World Cup showing (two goals and two assists) and comes as West Ham, newly relegated, look to raise funds through major player departures.
- Al‑Hilal view the signing as part of a wider recruitment drive that has already produced several summer signings and signals their intent to keep pursuing high‑profile targets.