Former Hammers hero slams transfer “mistake” from West Ham this summer

He has been with West Ham United for 17 years, and leaving his boyhood club will probably be slightly disappointing for him, but this is a new challenge for him nonetheless, and he will look to prove himself at a European club now.

Meanwhile, West Ham United have been relegated after a disappointing season last year, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly. A club of their stature should be competing in the top flight regularly.

They will need to plug the gaps in their squad to bounce back strongly.