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Alphonse Areola Contract

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Will Alphonse Areola leave West Ham when his contract expires? Claret & Hugh reports that his deal runs to the end of the season and West Ham hold a one-year option, but there is no reported decision on whether the club will use it.

No-Guff Summary

  • The contract: Claret & Hugh reports that Areola's deal expires at the end of the season and West Ham hold a one-year option.
  • His current place: The outlet says he is behind Mads Hermansen and has not appeared since pre-season, although the club have reportedly said he is back in full training and could feature.
  • What remains unclear: Claret & Hugh suggests West Ham are unlikely to take up the option. No club decision or confirmed departure is reported.
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Areola contract expiry and option reported

Alphonse Areola's West Ham future is uncertain, with Claret & Hugh reporting that his contract expires at the end of the season and the club hold a one-year option. The outlet suggests West Ham are unlikely to use it, but reports no decision from the club and no confirmed departure.

Claret & Hugh also says Areola is behind Mads Hermansen and has not appeared since pre-season. Reports of a rift with Nuno have been downplayed by the club, according to the outlet, with the goalkeeper said to be back in full training and available to feature.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Alphonse Areola could leave West Ham United for free next summer when his contract expires, with the goalkeeper reportedly behind Mads Hermansen and the club said to have played down claims of a rift with Nuno.