West Ham have been confirmed as the new tenants of The Olympic Stadium.
The stadium will now undergo a three year renovation process that will turn the athletics arena into a world-class 54,000 seater UEFA category 4 football stadium.
The stadium will also be used for community projects, other sporting events and music concerts among other possible events.
The Hammers will play their first competitive fixture at the stadium at the start of the 2016/2017 season and will pay £2million-a-year in rent.
Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: “It’s fantastic for everyone at West Ham United that at last all the Club’s hard work over the past three years has paid off. Since we came to West Ham in 2010 we have had a vision to really take the club forward so West Ham United can compete on the pitch at the highest level.
“Today’s decision offers us a real platform to do this and we are fully committed to making it a real success. We understand the responsibilities that come with calling the nation’s iconic Olympic Stadium, which will be converted into a world-class football stadium, our new home. It is an honour we will take on with pride.”
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