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Declan Carr

Mon 13 April 2026 7:10, UK

Konstantinos Mavropanos’s contract situation should force West Ham United owner David Sullivan to pull his wallet out.

The Greek star has been Nuno Espirito Santo‘s star man in recent weeks, helping massively in the fight against relegation.

He has popped up with a crucial goal against Man City and two against Wolves on Friday evening, but his defending has also been top-notch.

His current contract is set to run until 2028, but that does not guarantee that his future remains at the London Stadium.

West Ham have to do everything they can to keep Mavropanos, especially given that they are not the only ones who want his services.

Why Sullivan needs to act fast to secure Mavropanos’ future

West Ham Zone exclusively reported in March that Mavropanos was in contract talks with the club, but there has been no agreement.

We understand that Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga clubs are interested in signing the 28-year-old in the summer transfer window.

Sullivan needs to get a move on and offer the Greek defender what he wants, as the idea of him leaving the Hammers is unfathomable, given his recent form, especially his showing against the Old Gold.

Why West Ham fans will not trust Sullivan to do so

Hammers supporters will have little faith that Sullivan will do what is required, though, given how he has run the club recently.

Fans have protested against the ownership on numerous occasions, as they have seen the club constantly decline over the years, after the UEFA Europa Conference League win in 2023.

The Irons recorded a pre-tax loss of £104.2million for the 2024-25 season, and that number looks set to increase for the following campaign, the one that is currently in play.

That is a sign of the financial mismanagement that has gone on under the 77-year-old’s leadership, and why there will not be many supporters believing that they can keep their top stars.

He must offer Mavropanos the money that he wants, and stop him from leaving, as he is one of the most important players in East London at the moment.

The team needs to be built around him, rather than losing him and having to trust the businessman and the recruitment team to reinvest any money received from a potential transfer.