West Ham has confirmed that Danny Ings, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal, and Aaron Cresswell will all be released at the end of the season as their contracts expire. Manager Graham Potter has made the decision to part ways with the quartet as part of an overhaul of the underperforming Premier League squad. The players, all key figures in West Ham’s UEFA Conference League victory in 2023, have been informed of the club's plans ahead of the summer.
Aaron Cresswell, who has spent 11 years with the club, holds the record for the longest unbroken spell as a top-flight player at West Ham. Along with Cresswell, goalkeeper Fabianski, right-back Coufal, and striker Ings have all been integral members of the team during their respective tenures.
Potter praised the quartet, acknowledging their professionalism and the invaluable experience they brought to the squad. He also expressed appreciation for their dedication and the admiration they earned from teammates and fans alike.
Potter explained that it was important to announce the news in advance to allow the club's supporters to show their appreciation for the players during the final home match of the season. He emphasized the importance of honoring the contributions these players made to the club, both on and off the pitch.
The decision marks a significant step in Potter’s plans to reshape the team as West Ham looks to improve its standing in the Premier League.
The future of striker Michail Antonio remains uncertain, as he continues to recover from a serious leg injury sustained in a car crash in December. Antonio, whose contract also expires at the end of the season, has resumed light training with his teammates but has not yet been offered a new deal.
Potter noted that Antonio's recovery from such a serious injury places him in a unique situation, and the club will provide an update on his future when appropriate.
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