West Ham United are ready to part ways with Kurt Zouma on a free transfer, with a Saudi Pro League club reportedly willing to cover his wages, as reported by ExWHUemployee.
The source from The West Ham Way website revealed that the French defender has been informed that his contract will not be renewed as he heads into the final year of his current deal at the London Stadium.
An undisclosed club in the Middle East is said to be prepared to pay Zouma’s entire salary and the Hammers are willing to accept a minimal fee for his transfer.
The potential move to the Saudi Pro League club would also involve offering Zouma a longer-term deal, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement for all parties involved.
It is unlikely that Zouma would fetch a significant transfer fee this summer, making it more important for West Ham to offload his wages rather than holding out for a large sum.
With the acquisition of Max Kilman and ongoing efforts to strengthen the defense, it appears that Zouma may not feature in Julen Lopetegui’s plans moving forward.
Hopefully, a resolution can be reached swiftly to facilitate Zouma’s departure from West Ham, allowing the club to focus on new targets before the transfer window closes in August.
If this marks the end of Zouma’s tenure as the Hammers skipper, he has been an admirable contributor during his time at the club, even if his tenure has now reached its conclusion.
