West Ham have always had a successful academy and now with the appointment of Gianluca Nani as technical director they hope to tap the international transfer market as well.
Lampard, Cole, Carrick and Ferdinand (x2) all came through the ranks at Upton Park and even John Terry and Sol Campbell spent some of their youth there.
In earlier years, Hurst, Moore and Brooking all wore the 'claret & blue' in their embryonic stage as footballers.
Scouting Chief
Now with the appointment of the Nani, 45, the club have made their intentions of success clear.
The Italian comes from Brescia, where he has been the club's sporting director since 1999.
His career at West Ham will start in earnest in June, but he has already met up with the manager to discuss possible summer transfers.
Multi-lingual
Capable of speaking English, Spanish and French he is bound to be a real asset to the club as they look to put the horrors of last season and this season's injury blighted campaign behind them.
As well as provided scouting assistance Nani will also help develop "The Academy" and youth players at the club.
Hopefully he will be able to uncover such gems as Andrea Pirlo and Luca Toni as he has in the past, and The Hammers brush with glory in the FA Cup and ensuing UEFA cup of two years ago won't be a one off.
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