Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Germany forward Shekiera Martinez from West Ham.

The 24-year-old will join Spurs when the summer transfer window opens in June, having impressed during her time in the Women's Super League. West Ham will likely see Martinez's departure as a significant loss, with the young forward scoring six WSL goals in the 2025-26 season and earning her first call-up to the Germany squad in October.

Martinez expressed her delight at joining Tottenham: "I'm delighted to be a Spurs player. This is the perfect next step for my career and also for me to improve as a player. The club has a really good squad and a good idea of how they want to play."

Martinez’s Career Progression

Martinez began her career in Germany and joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 2016, where she made more than 100 appearances and featured in the Women's Champions League. In 2024, she moved to West Ham before going out on loan to Freiburg. After returning from that loan, she delivered an impressive spell with the Hammers, scoring 10 league goals in 12 appearances during the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.

Tottenham’s Acquisition Strategy

Tottenham manager Martin Ho said the club had tracked Martinez over a long period and described her as a player capable of making a major impact. "She is a forward with real presence, intelligent movement, and a strong instinct in the box," he said. "Shekiera has the talent, the ambition, and the mentality to become an important player for Spurs."

Martinez made her senior international debut in the Women's Nations League final against Spain in November and has since earned four caps.