Nadine Riesen has used her first West Ham United interview to frame the scale of the challenge waiting for her in the Barclays Women’s Super League. The Switzerland international joined the Hammers on a three-year deal this week and has now spoken publicly about testing herself in England.
Riesen said she is excited by the opportunity and described herself as a player who likes to run and give everything, according to West Ham’s official First Words interview. That matters because Rita Guarino’s side are not only adding another defender; they are adding a player whose game is built around energy and repeat effort.
Riesen message adds detail to West Ham rebuild
The signing announcement already confirmed the contract, but the interview gives supporters a clearer sense of profile. Riesen arrives with Champions League experience, Switzerland pedigree and the versatility to operate in both halves of the pitch.
For West Ham, the key question is how quickly that athleticism translates into WSL tempo. Guarino has moved early in the summer window, and Riesen’s comments suggest she understands the physical level she is stepping into.
The first public message is simple enough: she wants to show the same intensity in east London that built her reputation elsewhere.
