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James Ward-Prowse's West Ham exit and Southampton return

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James Ward-Prowse says he felt cast aside at West Ham and that his departure was not explained well enough. His comments to The Sun, relayed by Claret&Hugh, give his account of the exit that took him back to Southampton.

No-Guff Summary

  • Ward-Prowse says he felt cast aside at West Ham and was given too little explanation for his departure.
  • He made the comments to The Sun, as relayed by Claret&Hugh.
  • He has returned to Southampton. His account does not establish what Nuno Espírito Santo told him.
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Ward-Prowse says West Ham exit was poorly explained

James Ward-Prowse says he felt cast aside at West Ham and was given too little explanation for his exit. Speaking to The Sun, in remarks relayed by Claret&Hugh, he called it a ‘bizarre feeling’ and said it took time to come to terms with it.

Ward-Prowse said he left with his head held high out of respect for the club and supporters. He is back at Southampton, but his account leaves what Nuno Espírito Santo told him unanswered.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports James Ward-Prowse’s comments to The Sun that his West Ham departure was difficult to understand and was not explained well enough, while noting his return to Southampton.