Ogbonna confirms West Ham talks as defender reiterates stance on future
The defender’s contract on the London Stadium expires on the finish of this month, with the 35-year-old but to agree a brand new cope with the membership regardless of making it clear he desires to increase his keep.
Ogbonna began in 5 of West Ham’s ultimate six Premier League video games of the season, and was closely concerned within the early phases of the Hammers’ run to the Europa Conference League ultimate.
David Moyes’ aspect face Fiorentina in Prague on Wednesday evening of their first European ultimate in 47 years, trying to raise a trophy that might safe their place in subsequent season’s Europa League.
Attention will then flip to the membership’s switch plans, with captain Declan Rice anticipated to depart as Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester United all think about big-money strikes for the midfielder.
While Rice is believed to be eager on a transfer to a aspect within the Champions League, Ogbonna has advised West Ham that he desires to signal a brand new deal, eight years after he signed for the membership.
“My desire has always been to stay,” he advised Gazzetta dello Sport.
“The club is aware of it and we’re talking about it. We’re just waiting for the end of the season to define things.
“I look forward to staying, and West Ham know the respect I have for the club and the fans and all I’ve given over the years we’ve been together.”