David Moyes shows all his experience with Angelo Ogbonna West Ham United contract decision
Despite staying in the Premier League and winning the Europa Conference League, West Ham need new players this summer.
Star man and captain fantastic Declan Rice will need replacing, as will Manuel Lanzini, who has left the Hammers following the expiry of his contract.
It means West Ham manager David Moyes has plenty to do in the coming months in order to get his squad ready for a tough campaign.
Things will definitely get taken up a notch next season, namely because of the loss of Rice and because the club will be playing in the Europa League once again.
But the manager already has one good decision under his belt, with experienced defender Angelo Ogbonna committing his future to the Hammers for another season.
As per the official West Ham website, the 35-year-old has put pen to paper on a 12-month deal after his contract expired last month.
It has delighted Moyes, who has shown all his experience by persuading the defender to stay and help out for another season.
At 35, Ogbonna won’t be playing regularly for the Hammers next time out, with the central defensive duties more than likely set to be handed to Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd.
But the Italian, just like he did last season, will definitely be called upon to help see matches out, as well as being handed starting roles in cup competitions.
Moreover, the hugely experienced defender can pass down his wisdom to the younger players at the London Stadium.
The contract extension has delighted his manager, with Moyes telling the official West Ham website: “I am pleased that Angelo has agreed a new contract with the club.
“He is an important player for us, both on and off the pitch, and his experience and character has been extremely valuable for us during my time here.”
In other West Ham news, one £120,000-a-week player wants to quit his current club after a Hammers approach to sign him.