Sean Whetstone reports that Lewis Orford, a star player for West Ham United, has agreed to a new five-year contract at the London Stadium.
The teenager, who was previously being pursued by Premier League rivals Aston Villa, is expected to sign a new contract in East London, according to a report from the 6′ 2″ editor on August 21 via the West Ham Football X account.
Along with his representatives, Hammers legend Mark Noble, technical director Tim Steidten, and David Sullivan participated in talks and helped secure the young midfielder’s new deal.
Orford, who was utilized as a makeweight in the Irons trade to attempt and get Jhon Duran, was expected to sign a new contract with Julen Lopetegui’s team, according to a prior report by ExWHUEmployee [The West Ham Way, July 31].
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The revelation that Orford would be moving to Aston Villa as part of the deal to bring Duran to East London infuriated a number of West Ham supporters, so this contract update is a big step in the right direction.
Locking down the young midfielder to a long-term contract feels like a brilliant move from the Irons because he is a very promising prospect and is expected to become a vital member of the team at the London Stadium.
In addition to providing the player with some assurance over his future, it guarantees that any club hoping to sign him in the upcoming seasons will have to fork over a sizeable transfer price in order to do so.
