Andy Carroll has admitted his delight after completing a permanent move to West Ham United from Liverpool.

The 24-year-old, who spent last season on loan at the Hammers, will wear the number nine shirt for the London outfit next season.

"It's fantastic for me to be here. I really enjoyed last season, and that shows in me coming back and making it permanent," Carroll, who has signed a six-year deal, told the club's official website.

"Since the end of last season I've had a lot of time to think, I've missed it and that's why I'm back. Getting promoted the season before last, then finishing where we did – we did great, and it can only get better for us.

"The way the club's being run, obviously getting the new stadium and everything like that, it's only going up."

The Hammers have not officially disclosed the transfer fee, but it is understood to be in the region of £16m.