# Joël Veltman transfer to West Ham United

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jol-veltman-transfer-to-west-ham-united
> Updated: 2026-08-11T22:36:58.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Dutch defender Joël Veltman, 34, is finalizing a move to West Ham United after becoming a free agent following his departure from Brighton & Hove Albion. 

Veltman, who earned 28 caps for the Netherlands, reportedly turned down offers from French club RC Strasbourg and Brazilian side Botafogo to remain in England. Having completed a medical examination, the veteran defender is expected to join West Ham to bolster their defense as the club seeks an immediate return to the top flight following relegation to the Championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Joël Veltman nears West Ham United move after rejecting other offers

Dutch defender Joël Veltman is set to join West Ham United, rejecting offers from RC Strasbourg and Botafogo to continue his career in England.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jol-veltman-nears-west-ham-united-move-after-rejecting-other-offers

### 2026-08-05: Joël Veltman joins West Ham after rejecting Botafogo offer

Joël Veltman, 34, has signed with West Ham United after rejecting offers from Botafogo and Strasbourg, joining the newly relegated English club as a free agent.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jol-veltman-joins-west-ham-after-rejecting-botafogo-offer

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