He wore the captain’s armband for both clubs.He also impressed at the international level, representing his national side, the Netherlands, 28 times. Veltman helped his country reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals in 2014 and featured at UEFA Euro 2020. We know that West Ham need to be in the Premier League, and for sure that is our goal for the season. I bring leadership – I’ve been the captain at Ajax, and I enjoy talking to my teammates and using my experience to help the squad. I’m just so excited to give everything, to meet my new teammates and to see all the supporters too,” he added.