Crysencio Summerville has sparked amusement among fans with a comical mix-up regarding Leeds and West Ham supporters ahead of his return to Elland Road.
Summerville’s transition from Leeds United to West Ham for £26m last summer didn’t go as smoothly as anticipated. Despite being a target for Liverpool and Chelsea, he opted for West Ham due to its perceived alignment with his career ambitions after being named Championship Player of the Year.
The Dutch player’s departure from Leeds was believed to fetch a significant sum, but a peculiar £25m release clause complicated matters, prompting West Ham to pay an extra £1m spread over installments to secure him. Despite initial struggles at West Ham, Summerville has emerged as one of their standout performers this season.
However, in a lighthearted moment of confusion, Summerville misunderstood a nickname Leeds fans bestowed upon him, thinking it was a tribute to football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. In reality, the moniker ‘Jimmy’ actually refers to the singer James ‘Jimmy’ Somerville, known for his synth-pop music from the 1980s, which fans have playfully adopted for the player.
As Summerville prepares to face his former club, the harmless mix-up highlights his youth and endears him to supporters on both sides. While his contributions to West Ham have been commendable, the playful incident adds a touch of humor ahead of his crucial return to Elland Road.
