# West Ham sign defender Cascarino on permanent deal

French defender Delphine Cascarino has joined West Ham United on a permanent transfer from Lyon. The move strengthens West Ham's defensive options for the upcoming season. Cascarino's experience in top-level European football adds quality to the squad.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yzye502vko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:47 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0qyxqw901wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:27:07 GMT