Defender Matt Fry has joined Npower League One side Charlton Athletic on loan until January.
The second-year professional will link up with former West Ham United club-mates Christian Dailly and Kyel Reid at the Valley, returning to the club where he spent the final three months of last season.
The 19-year-old could partner the Scot at the heart of the Addicks' back four when the 2010/11 campaign begins with a home meeting with AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
Fry's second spell at the south London club is the Hammers' first under the new youth loan system, which also allows players to return to their parent club to play reserve-team matches.
The teenager will wear the No19 shirt at Charlton, and has also been given permission to turn out for the Addicks in the Carling Cup and Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
The versatile player, who can also fill in at left-back, was watched by Charlton manager Phil Parkinson during Wednesday's goalless reserve pre-season friendly draw at Dagenham & Redbridge - a team he could face again in League One action on 25 September.
Prior to joining Charlton, Fry enjoyed a successful loan spell at Gillingham last season, making 13 league and cup appearances.
This summer, the youngster has appeared in the first-team pre-season friendly victories over Peterborough United, VfL Borussia Monchengladbach and Greek champions Panathinaikos, as well as Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Southend United.