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James Ward-Prowse Transfer

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James Ward-Prowse has completed a permanent move from West Ham to Southampton. The midfielder leaves after 75 appearances and eight goals across three seasons, settling his future without another round of summer guesswork.

No-Guff Summary

  • Move completed: Ward-Prowse has joined Southampton permanently after leaving West Ham.
  • West Ham record: He made 75 appearances and scored eight goals across three seasons.
  • Return to Southampton: West Ham signed him from Saints in summer 2023, and he has now moved back permanently.
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Ward-Prowse completes permanent Southampton return

The speculation can stop. James Ward-Prowse has completed a permanent move from West Ham to Southampton.

The midfielder leaves after three seasons in claret and blue, with 75 appearances and eight goals. West Ham signed him from Southampton in summer 2023.

Ward-Prowse said his last two seasons had not gone as well personally as he wanted, while adding that he had always given 100 per cent in the shirt. His permanent return to Southampton now settles a future that had been left open after his Burnley loan ended.

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