Shakira Martinez: Germany forward to join Spurs from West Ham United

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Germany forward Shakira Martinez from West Ham.

The 24-year-old will join Spurs when the summer transfer window opens in June, having impressed during her time in the Women’s Super League.

West Ham will likely see Martinez’s departure as a big loss, with the young forward scoring six WSL goals in 2025-26 and earning his first call-up to the Germany squad in October.

Martinez said: “I’m delighted to be a Spurs player. It’s the perfect next step for my career and my development as a player.

“The club has a really good squad and a good idea of ​​how they want to play.”

Tottenham manager Martin Ho said the club had tracked Martinez for a long time and described him as a player capable of making a big impact.

“He is a forward with real presence, intelligent movement and a strong instinct in the box,” he said.

“Shekera has the talent, ambition and mentality to be a key player for Spurs.”

Martinez began her career in Germany and joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 2016, where she made over 100 appearances and took part in the Women’s Champions League.

He joined West Ham in 2024 before going on loan to Freiburg.

After returning from that loan he delivered an impressive spell with the Hammers, scoring 10 league goals in 12 appearances in the second half of the 2024–25 campaign.

She made her senior international debut in the Women’s Nations League final against Spain in November and now has four caps.