Divine Mukasa playing for West Ham at the London Stadium
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How West Ham have already recouped up to 64% of Divine Mukasa's wage thanks to one fan

Max Wilkins

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West Ham United have just secured a payday out of the blue.

The Hammers did plenty of business over the summer and have already seen the benefit of that.

Nuno Espirito Santo has already seen some positive signs from the likes of Arne Engels and Joel Piroe.

Like the latter, Divine Mukasa came in on a temporary deal and has already put in some excellent performances.

The Manchester City loanee has shown his quality and is only growing into that role further every week.

That will make the latest development all the sweeter as it seems the 19-year-old's wages will be covered in bizarre fashion.

West Ham set for £99,999 payday after Millwall draw

It is quite ironic, but the comeback draw in the Dockers Derby could have helped the Irons to pay for a loan deal.

The Irons travelled to The Den and came from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw thanks to Mohamadou Kante and Konstantinos Mavropanos.

The latter found the net on 80 minutes as he rose highest to nod home a Manor Solomon cross.

The Greece international sparked wild scenes in the away end behind the goal and the passion was written across his face.

That moment could now belong, in part, to a supporter as West Ham auctioned his match worn shirt to their website.

Sensationally, the bidding has now come to an end with £99,999 the final price paid by the winner.

That is a stunning amount and it may prove to be enough to cover the majority of Mukasa's wage for the year.

Divine Mukasa playing for West Ham at the London Stadium
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How much West Ham pay Divine Mukasa

There are contrasting reports surrounding the Man City youngster and how much he is paid at the Etihad.

It is estimated that he earns between £156,000 and £238,000 per season with the Citizens.

Should the latter fee be correct, the money brought in for Mavropanos' shirt represents 64 per cent of Mukasa's wage for the season.

So, essentially, thanks to one fan, the claret and blue outfit have landed themselves a sizable payday.

Throw in the further £5785 brought in for the shirts of another nine West Ham stars from The Den and the Irons have enough to potentially cover 68 per cent of his wage for the year.

It just shows the worth of selling these sorts of items, even if some may see it as "tinpot".

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