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West Ham United have confirmed that they have signed young striker Sean Maguire from Waterford United.
The 18-year-old prospect moves to the Premier League outfit after finishing last season as the League of Ireland First Division's joint top scorer.
"Here I am now at West Ham and it is a dream come true, really," Maguire told the club's official website. "People tend to say my best trait is my movement so hopefully I can show that here.
"I haven't been told yet which squad I will be in but I presume I'll be going into the reserves so I'll try to work my way up like I did at Waterford."
Maguire netted 13 goals in 24 league appearances in last season's campaign.
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