Tomas Soucek could yet stay at West Ham despite relegation as perfect full-circle story awaits
Tomas Soucek may not choose to leave West Ham United this summer even if relegation occurs.
The Hammers are on the brink of being relegated from the Premier League, as the 3-1 loss to Newcastle United handed things over to Tottenham to capitalise.
Nuno Espirito Santo may leave E20, as it’s now reported that David Sullivan will need to raise around £100million in player sales this summer.
West Ham in the Championship will be an interesting sight to say the least, but even though many need to leave, not everyone will depart this summer.
Soucek may want to stay for one last season to help get the Irons back to where they belong, cementing his status as a cult hero.
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Tomas Soucek could leave after West Ham promotion
They say that there aren’t many big hearts left in football anymore, but Soucek has the heart of a lion, and wears it on his sleeve each match.
The 31-year-old isn’t the most flashy and eye-catching player to look at, but he isn’t half effective – just imagine how good he’d be in the Championship.
| Area of game | Stats/value |
| Games | 34 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Minutes played | 2,109 |
| Transfer value | £10million |
With all due respect, given Soucek’s unique profile and age, it would be a surprise to see Premier League clubs busting a gut to acquire his services this summer.
Perhaps Everton is the most likely team for him to join, as David Moyes was said to be keen on a reunion with the midfielder last summer, but uncertainty remains about the former’s future with the Blues.
Soucek clearly loves the club, and it may be in his mind to perhaps captain the Hammers back to the Premier League before then parting ways most perfectly.
He came to the London Stadium when the Irons were trying to stabilise themselves, helped the Irons win a European trophy, and could have the chance to leave them in good standing in what would be a great full-circle moment.
Who could Soucek’s midfield partner be?
West Ham will need to sell most of their big-name players, but it feels like Soucek is perhaps the biggest one that they have a chance of keeping.
Not every relegated side needs to get rid of every high earner; the goal is to come back up at the first time of asking after all.
But this means the Czech Republic international will need a midfield partner, and that could be Freddie Potts.
The Englishman has been mooted to one day become the West Ham captain, as a full season with Soucek next to him and achieving promotion would be one step in that direction.
Let’s see what the future holds for both.