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Ria Bose progressed through Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea's youth teams West Ham United have signed England Under-20 defender Ria Bose from Sporting on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The 19-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee, having spent the past season and a half at the Liga BPI club in Portugal. "I'm so happy to be joining West Ham United, " Bose said. "I know that West Ham is going to help me progress as a player. This is a new beginning and the next step in my career. "I bring a lot of energy. I'm an attacking full-back that likes to get up the pitch but I also pride myself on my defending too. " Bose is the second signing under new head coach Rita Guarino, who joined the club in December. "The club has been monitoring Ria's progress for a little while now so I'm delighted to be able to welcome her to the club, " added Guarino. "Ria has a lot of potential. She's a dynamic full-back who can impact the game in defence and attack. She has been a key player for the England youth sides over the last few years and I'm sure she will continue to progress in a West Ham shirt in years to come. " Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Afcon semi-finals: Mane puts Senegal ahead against Salah's Egypt EFL Cup semi-final: Build-up as Chelsea host Arsenal Scottish Premiership: Build-up with leaders Hearts & challengers Celtic both in action The Original Hustler is back with another series of The Apprentice Voyage into the most controversial moments of Nelson’s life The Night Manager is back and the heat is on Kimberley Wilson explores how we view our own bodies Watch trailer for Mo Salah: Never Give Up. Video Watch trailer for Mo Salah: Never Give Up Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals Trump's foreign policy and what it might mean for the World Cup Hasty or a shrewd move? Madrid in shock at swift Arbeloa appointment Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd? Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season 'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt their former clubs? Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model? 'They were in their kits behind the bar pouring their own pints' Which players could England turn to for 2027 Ashes? Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. Video Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace Brosnan, Prince Naseem and the embrace that never happened A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026 Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.