Done deal: West Ham United agree terms with George Earthy as new contract signed
West Ham have confirmed that teenage midfielder George Earthy has signed a new deal with the club.
The Hammers announced the contract news on their official website on Saturday [23 September], with Earthy penning a three-year deal.
Earthy joined United at the age of six and was a key part of the under-18 side that won a league and cup double in 2022-23.
“I am really pleased to extend my stay with West Ham United,” he told United’s website [23 September].
“I have been here since I was really young and signing a new contract is something I have been working really hard towards over the past seasons.
“I am buzzing to continue my journey at West Ham. It means a lot to play for the team you support – and this contract is a massive vote of confidence in myself as a player going forwards.”
Time for next step
Earthy has long been considered one of the gems in West Ham’s age-grade sides and he is surely not far off being considered for first-team action.
Now aged 18, the attacking midfielder will fancy his chances of getting a run-out in one of the domestic cup competitions at the very least.
After impressing for the U18 side last season, Earthy is now part of the U21 squad and has netted two goals in his past two outings.
That includes a goal in the 3-3 draw with Southampton in Premier League 2 on Friday [22 September].
Earthy featured in one of the senior side’s summer friendlies, when coming on for Jarrod Bowen in the 3-2 win over Tottenham in Australia.
The next step is to break into David Moyes’ squad for competitive games, and you would not bet against him doing that over the next 12 months.
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