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Fri 01 Jan 2007Boa Morte signs for West HamLuis Boa Morte has joined West Ham from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, thought to be about £5 million. The Portugal international played more than 200 games for the west Londoners and was club captain at Craven Cottage.Fulham manager Chris Coleman said:   "I am of course disappointed that Luis has decided his future is not with Fulham FC. He has been a great servant to the club and we all wish him well.