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Chadwick has swapped Burnley's claret and blue for West Ham

West Ham have completed the signing of midfielder Luke Chadwick on a free transfer from Manchester United.

The 23-year-old passed a medical on Monday and Hammers boss Alan Pardew is excited by the prospect of Chadwick playing in The Championship.

"I am delighted to have signed a player with great potential and I expect him to become an important and exciting member of our squad," said Pardew.

"He is a player the fans will enjoy watching," he told the club's website.

Hammers boss Alan Pardew took Chadwick on a loan spell while he was manager at Reading, and he spent last season on loan at Burnley.

Chadwick's arrival could pave the way for cash-strapped Hammers to sell midfielder Michael Carrick.