Well the big news we had been warned to expect tonight is indeed very welcome, although it’s not the big signing some were hoping for. Hammer of the Year Aaron Cresswell has signed a new five year contract, with an option for a further two years. It’s good to have him tied into a long term future and should ward off any suitors who had been planning to pounce.
The full story is on the club website HERE but here’s a short quote from Aaron on why he’s signed on the dotted line…
Thankfully last year was a good season for me personally to play every minute of every game, so it’s nice to finally commit my future to West Ham. I was at Ipswich 12 months ago and when West Ham came in for me there was only one place for me. I jumped straight in the car, down the A12 and signed for West Ham. So for me to play for a club like West Ham, week in week out, is massive and these are exciting times. It’s going to be a massive year for us, the last year at Upton Park. But it’s exciting times going into one of the best stadiums in Europe, even in the world. It’s going to be a good summer, hopefully a few more faces will come in and we’ll have a good year.”
In other news, Kevin Nolan is rumoured to be holding talks about a return to Bolton according to KUMB. The Mail report that West Ham have agreed personal terms with Alex Song, but there is no agreement between the club and Barcelona regarding a free transfer or fee.