Statement released as Leeds United confirm Joël Piroe to West Ham transfer

Leeds United have confirmed the departure of striker Joël Piroe on loan to West Ham United.

The 27-year-old drops back into the Championship where he scored 33 goals in 91 games for Leeds across two seasons. The YEP understands the season-long loan also includes an obligation to buy, should the Hammers win promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Piroe didn’t start a Premier League game after August and scored just one goal in 21 appearances across all competitions last season. The Suriname international was third in the striker pecking order with Leeds also looking to further strengthen their attacking ranks in the final fortnight of the window.

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A club statement said: “Leeds United can confirm Joël Piroe has joined Sky Bet Championship side West Ham United on loan for the remainder of the 2026/27 season. The Surinamese striker joined the Whites from Swansea City in August 2023 after scoring 19 goals the season prior.

“The now 27-year-old made his debut against Ipswich Town in the second tier two days after signing and netted his first goal for Daniel Farke’s side in the clash. He then went on to play on 53 occasions and scored 16 in all competitions that season.

“The following campaign, Piroe made 48 appearances and netted 19 times as the Whites were crowned champions and made a return to the Premier League, collecting the Golden Boot for his goal tally. Piroe now joins a West Ham side looking to bounce back to the Premier League at the first attempt, following relegation last season.

“Everyone at Leeds United would like to wish Joël the best of luck at the London Stadium.”