Obiang has joined on an undisclosed fee from Sampdoria after spending his first 5 years as a professional with the Italian giants. In that time Obiang has made over 130 appearances scoring 4 times with 3 of them coming in this season. Obiang has had an impressive season in Sampdoria playing 33 times and finishing as their 4th best player of the season (according to whoscored.com).
Obiang has been often used as a central midfielder by Sampdoria this season although he has also proved himself at on either side of the midfield, or sitting just in front of the back 4. Obiang is probably best known for his defensive contributions and was last season ranked 5th for average tackles per player in Serie A.
Obiang has featured 8 times for Spain at youth level representing the Under 17's, Under 19's and Under 21's. Obiang could be a key man in midfield for "The Hammers" this season potentially forming a midfield partnership with Cheikou Kouyate and could be filling the role left behind by Alex Song after his loan spell expired.
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