West Ham Women sign French internationals Kelly Gago and Estelle Cascarino
West Ham United Women's team completed two permanent signings of French internationals. Striker Kelly Gago, 27, joined from Everton on a three-year deal for a reported €600,000 fee, a club-record sale for Everton. Defender Estelle Cascarino, 29, also signed a three-year contract, making her loan from Juventus permanent. Both players cited the club's family atmosphere as key to their decisions.
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Kelly Gago leaves Everton to join West Ham in women's football transfer
French international forward Kelly Gago has left Everton to join West Ham United in the Women's Super League, signing a three-year contract. The transfer fee was €600,000. Gago, 27, had been at Everton since 2024, scoring four goals in 15 WSL matches in the 2025-2026 season. She previously played for Dijon, Saint-Étienne, and Nantes in France. West Ham also announced the signing of Estelle Cascarino on the same day. Gago cited the club's family atmosphere as a key factor in her decision. Everton finished 8th in the WSL and were eliminated in the FA Cup round of 16 by local rivals Liverpool.
Kelly Gago leaves Everton to join West Ham in women's transfer
West Ham United has signed French international forward Kelly Gago from Everton for a reported fee of 600,000 euros. The 27-year-old, who has 14 caps and 3 goals for France, signed a three-year contract with the Hammers. Gago had been at Everton since 2024, scoring four goals in 15 Women's Super League appearances in the 2025-2026 season. Everton finished 8th in the WSL and were eliminated in the FA Cup round of 16 by Liverpool. Gago previously played for Dijon, Saint-Étienne, and Nantes in France. Her arrival at West Ham follows the signing of Estelle Cascarino, making it a notable day for French players at the London club. Gago cited the family atmosphere at West Ham as a key reason for her move.
Kelly Gago transfers from Everton to West Ham for €600,000
West Ham United has signed French international forward Kelly Gago from Everton for a fee of €600,000, according to L'Équipe. The 27-year-old, who has 14 caps and 3 goals for France, signed a three-year contract with the London club. Gago joined Everton in 2024 from French clubs Dijon, Saint-Étienne, and Nantes. During the 2025-2026 Women's Super League season, she played 15 matches and scored four goals for Everton, who finished 8th in the league. The transfer was announced on the same day West Ham also made official the signing of Estelle Cascarino, who was on loan at the club last season. Gago cited the family atmosphere at West Ham as a key factor in her decision to join.
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West Ham sign forward Gago and defender Cascarino
West Ham United have completed two significant transfers for their women's team. The club signed French striker Kelly Gago from Everton on a three-year contract, with Everton receiving a club-record sale fee that could rise with add-ons. Gago, 27, scored eight Women's Super League goals for Everton after joining from Nantes in 2024 and has three international goals for France. Her reported £500,000 release clause was not triggered, as West Ham negotiated a lower fee. Additionally, West Ham turned defender Estelle Cascarino's loan from Juventus into a permanent three-year deal. Cascarino, 29, made 12 appearances for the Hammers during the second half of last season. Both players expressed enthusiasm about joining the club permanently, citing the family atmosphere and their desire to help the team achieve its ambitions.
West Ham sign forward Gago and defender Cascarino
West Ham United have completed the signings of French internationals Kelly Gago and Estelle Cascarino. Gago, a 27-year-old striker, joins from Everton on a three-year deal in what Everton describes as a club record sale. Her release clause was reportedly around £500,000, but West Ham agreed a lower fee with add-ons. Gago scored eight WSL goals for Everton after joining from Nantes in 2024. Cascarino, a 29-year-old defender, has also signed a three-year contract, making her loan move from Juventus permanent. She made 12 appearances for West Ham in the second half of last season. Both players expressed happiness about joining the club permanently.