West Ham United consider Tomas Soucek contract clause decision amid valuation worry
West Ham could trigger the option of extending Tomas Soucek’s deal to one year more, but there is no option that he will stay put, according to a report from Claret and Hugh.
Soucek has a deal that expires in the summer of 2024. The Hammers have the option of an additional year, which can only be triggered next season, and the club could take that route.
The midfielder has gone through a dreadful year and the club will trigger that option to protect his market value.
Poor
Soucek has been very poor this season. The 27-year-old has made 15 league starts this season, managing one goal and an assist, but his overall performances have been below par.
In previous seasons, Soucek has been an inspirational figure for the club, but he has been a shadow of the player he once was.
This could force the Hammers to sell him in the summer, and they will get a better value for value with a two-year deal left, rather than one year.
The Hammers have been trying to reach an agreement with Soucek for a while, but it seems he is unlikely to sign a new deal at the London club.
The summer window could be interesting for the club as West Ham could lose Declan Rice as well if they don’t finish in the top six this season.
In that case, there could be a complete redevelopment of the squad next summer, and new faces could arrive in midfield.