Tomas Soucek hints at West Ham stay in emotional relegation message on social media
Tomas Soucek has suggested that he wants to help West Ham United get back into the Premier League at the first time of asking following the Hammers’ relegation on Sunday.
The Irons are in for a summer of change, as it’s been reported that David Sullivan will need to raise £100million in player sales to keep the club stable.
Nuno Espirito Santo‘s future at the London Stadium is starting to become very clear, with talks on Monday suggesting that he will be sacked following relegation.
Regardless of whose in charge of the Hammers come the start of next season, West Ham fans will be hopeful of several top players staying in E20.
Soucek could yet stay at the London Stadium past this summer window, as his new message to fans suggests his story in east London isn’t over.
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Tomas Soucek says ‘us’ in West Ham fightback message
It’s been suggested that Soucek is someone West Ham could keep even in the event of relegation, as his services may not be desire by other Premier League sides.
The Czech Republic international has already become somewhat of a cult hero at the London Stadium, but helping lead the club back to the big time could be the perfect way for him to wrap up his time in E20.
| Area of game | Stats |
| Matches (starts) | 35 (24) |
| Goals | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.7% |
| Defensive contributions | 223 |
It’s not been Soucek’s best season, but the same could be said about every other West Ham player, and it says a lot when he’s still considered a fan favourite.
The 31-year-old sent out a message to Hammers fans this Monday to apologise for the season, but vows that the club will come back stronger.
His message above gives the feeling that his job isn’t done with West Ham, and that he wants to stay to help the club get back to the Premier League.
Though Sullivan does need to raise £100m, surely he could afford to keep Soucek?
Where would Soucek go if he left?
It’s hard to see other clubs who would have someone like Soucek at the top of their transfer list, and that’s in the most respectful way possible.
He isn’t in his prime anymore, and will be on big wages, as his unique profile would certainly be out of the ordinary for a Premier League club to look for this summer.
There were previous whispers that Soucek could reunite with David Moyes at Everton, but that noise has died down in recent months.
It will be an interesting summer to say the least, but do you really think it would be a surprise if the midfielder were to stay? It feels very possible.