Potter believes Igor’s versatility and familiarity with the Premier League will make him a vital asset.
“I’m really pleased to have signed Igor and look forward to bringing him into our group,” said the Head Coach.
“He is an experienced defender with a good pedigree, who knows the Premier League well and has impressed during his time with Brighton.
“He has strengths and qualities that we believe will help us and add to what we already have here, and I know he is really excited about the challenge and wearing the West Ham United shirt.
“It’s been a positive few days with the arrivals of Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa, followed by a great win at Nottingham Forest yesterday, and it’s nice to round it off by welcoming Igor to the Club.”
Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Igor to the Club and wish him every success playing in Claret and Blue.