In a recent announcement on January 1st, the Italian news outlet reported that the Serie A champions have set their sights on Czech international Tomas Soucek as their ideal transfer target for the upcoming January transfer window. However, their plans have hit a roadblock with the news of Soucek’s contract extension until 2027 at West Ham United.
This announcement has been deemed as “bad news” for Inter Milan chief Giuseppe Marotta, who had previously shown interest in securing Soucek’s signature. With Soucek’s contract set to expire in the summer of 2024, it seemed that Inter Milan was the front runner for his services.
However, West Ham United’s swift action in securing Soucek’s future has put an end to any speculation regarding his potential departure. This is a positive development for the club as Soucek has proven to be an invaluable player for manager David Moyes.
Although Soucek may not be the most visually appealing player, his performance on the field has been exceptional and his commitment to the club for the next three years is a significant boost for West Ham United. With Moyes possibly extending his stay at the club as well, securing Soucek’s future was a crucial step forward.
In summary, the contract extension for Soucek at West Ham United has dealt a blow to Inter Milan’s transfer plans, but it is a welcome piece of news for the Hammers and their supporters.
