• 'My dream has come true to play in England' striker says• West Ham benefit after move to Estudiantes fell throughMexico's Guillermo Franco has claimed he is joining West Ham United. "Imagine how I feel after so much criticism for not having a team but thank God my dream has come true to play in England," the striker told reporters yesterday."This is a new step, a new cycle with big challenges in a very strong league," the former Villarreal player added.West Ham, who travel to Wigan tomorrow looking to improve on their current return of four points from their three matches, have yet to announce the 32-year-old former San Lorenzo and Monterrey forward will be playing for them this season.The Argentina-born Franco's contract with Villarreal expired last month and a move to the South America champions Estudiantes in the country of his birth fell through due to late registration.A member of Mexico's 2006 World Cup squad, Franco was called up by the national team coach, Javier Aguirre, for this month's 2010 World Cup qualifiers despite having no club and scored in the 3-0 win away to Costa Rica on Saturday.West Ham UnitedPremier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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