Montano joins Oldham

West Ham United Academy graduate Cristian Montano has joined npower League One side Oldham Athletic on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The Colombia-born 20-year-old joined the Hammers as an Under-12 and was named Academy Player of the Year for 2008/09. Montano spent time on loan at npower Football League clubs Notts County, Swindon Town, Dagenham and Redbridge and Oxford United last season.

Everyone at West Ham United would like to wish Montano well in his future career.