West Ham ‘will be laughing’ as Divin Mubama transfer agreed at Man City
Divin Mubama seemed to be poised for a substantial future as he departed West Ham United for Manchester City.
Mubama declined a new deal to remain at West Ham last summer and opted to sign for the former Premier League champions instead.
The striker made his senior debut for Pep Guardiola against Ipswich Town last season, but that was his sole appearance.
Now, the 20-year-old has sealed a loan move away from the Etihad Stadium that will leave Hammers supporters with a rye smile.
Mubama seals loan move to Championship club from Man City
West Ham needed strikers last season, with Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug absent for differing reasons.
As a result, the Irons were reliant on their prized asset Jarod Bowen to deliver in key moments throughout the campaign.
Mubama had been linked with a move to Ipswich Town, but Hammers fans will look on with amusement as the Englishman has secured a move away from the Etihad.
That is because Stoke City have announced the signing of Mubama on a season-long loan from City on X (5 July).
The 20-year-old found senior opportunities sparse last season, but did contribute in spades in the Premier League 2.
Mubama notched 16 goals in 13 appearances for Man City’s under-21s, showing he still might have a future at the highest level.
| Divin Mubama’s 2024/25 Premier League 2 statistics | Total |
| Appearances (starts) | 13 (12) |
| Goals | 16 |
| Goals per game | 1.2 |
| Penalty goals | 2/2 |
| Assists | 4 |
However, the striker will have to prove himself at a side that flirted with Championship relegation last campaign.
Mubama now has the opportunity to prove himself at senior level in a move that will be pivotal to his career pathway.
West Ham watch on as Mubama faces definitive Championship move
There can be no underestimating just how pivotal this move could be for Mubama’s future.
Clearly, he is a player with high aspirations as he opted to secure a move to Manchester City over remaining at West Ham.
Now, he has the chance to prove himself as a goalscorer in one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
Stoke manager, Mark Robins, has an admirable record and could be the man to unlock Mubama’s potential in the Championship.
If Mubama bags a substantial number of goals, then he will be primed for a Premier League role next season.
However, if he struggles to hit the back of the next, then this could be the move that halts his seismic ambitions.
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