West Ham sign Colombia's Manuela Paví from Deportivo Cali
Manuela Paví leaves Deportivo Cali to sign with West Ham Credit: David Ribeiro (ETPhotos)
West Ham United have announced the signing of Colombian international forward Manuela Paví from Deportivo Cali.
Paví, 23, has committed to a three-year contract with the east London club, marking manager Rehanne Skinner’s sixth signing in this summer’s transfer window.
Having started her career with Orsomarso Sportivo Clube, Paví moved to Deportivo Cali in 2020.
She had a brief stint with Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro before returning to Deportivo Cali earlier this year.
Her time at Cali has been marked by success, as she played a crucial role in the club's victories in the Colombian Women's Football League in both 2021 and 2024. In her final match for the club this season, Paví scored twice against Santa Fe, securing their second league title.
Looking forward to her new challenge, Paví, who will wear the No. 11 shirt for West Ham, expressed her enthusiasm: “It’s a dream come true for me to join West Ham United - I’m very grateful to be here,” she said.
Manager Rehanne Skinner is equally thrilled with the acquisition.
“We are delighted to bring a player of Manuela’s quality to the club,” Skinner stated.
She praised Paví's dynamic playing style and her ability to challenge defences, highlighting her impact at the Olympic Games as a standout achievement.
“Manuela epitomises everything about our team. She plays with passion, determination, works hard in and out of possession, and with her quality, we have no doubt that she will thrive in the Women’s Super League.”
Paví joins a growing list of new arrivals at West Ham this summer, including Poland's Kinga Szemik, Germany U19's Shekiera Martinez, Chile's Camila Sáez, France U23's Inès Belloumou, and Canada's Shelina Zadorsky.
