News update : West Ham’s star is in line for a new contract after impressing in talks.
The Czech Republic ace has been exceptional this season.
West Ham United defender Vladimir Coufal’s future has taken a turn as an update on a prospective new deal in east London emerges.
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David Moyes and his Irons have had a fantastic start to the current Premier League season, despite selling former superstar Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105 million during the summer transfer window.
The departure of Rice was viewed as a huge concern for West Ham, but the club has demonstrated that the absence of their former juggernaut has been minimal.
Summer commitment Edson Alvarez has performed admirably in the 24-year-old’s absence, delighting national media with some of his performances in claret and blue.
West Ham have also strengthened their coaching staff with the additions of John Heitinga, Mark Robson, and Henry Newman, who will work alongside Moyes behind the scenes at Rush Green.
“I’d like to welcome John to West Ham United, as well as Mark and Henry into the first-team group,” Moyes said on the club’s official website.
“I’ve known John for quite some time. He has earned valuable expertise since beginning his coaching career with the Ajax Academy and progressing to their first-team. Mark and Henry are both well-known to everyone at the Club and have earned the opportunity to advance within our organization.
“John, Mark, and Henry will each bring different experience and complement the strengths we already have in the coaching team, which includes Billy, Kevin, and Xavi.” I’m looking forward to working with them and building on our good start.
“I’d like to welcome John to West Ham United, as well as Mark and Henry into the first-team group,” Moyes said on the club’s website.
“I’ve known John for a long time. Since beginning his coaching career with the Ajax Academy and moving to their first-team, he has gained great experience. Both Mark and Henry are well-known at the Club and have earned the opportunity to progress within our company.
“John, Mark, and Henry will each bring different experience that will complement the strengths we already have in the coaching team, which includes Billy, Kevin, and Xavi.” I’m excited to continue working with them and building on our successful start.
Indeed, the Czech Republic international appears to have re-established himself as Moyes’ favourite right-back, after being ousted by Thilo Kehrer over 22/23.
According to Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke, preliminary talks have begun to prolong Coufal’s tenure with the club.
The 31-year-old’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and while West Ham have the option to extend it for another year, it is believed the club is planning to reward his outstanding achievements thus far.
Coufal “could even land a new deal” after a “impressive” start, with the full-back having “turned his career around” under Moyes.
He is currently favoured above fellow right-back Ben Johnson, who has yet to play a minute in the Premier League.
While Johnson’s contract is slated to expire at the end of the current season, it appears Coufal is the one who is now in line for new terms.
It will be quite intriguing to see the terms of Coufal’s future deal, considering he was also a “key member” of the Conference League-winning squad.
