West Ham academy star Lewis Orford has signed a new long-term contract with the club following a successful round of negotiations. This news is a significant boost for everyone at West Ham and for Orford himself, who comes from a family of Hammers fans.
At one point, the deal seemed precarious, with Aston Villa reportedly requesting Orford to be included in the proposed transfer of Jhon Duran to the London Stadium.
This five year contract marks the end of an excellent summer for the skilful midfielder, who successfully captained England U18s before featuring prominently under Julen Lopetegui during West Ham’s pre-season. Orford has enjoyed a outstanding couple of years in which he has lifted the FA Youth Cup as part of the Hammers under 18 team.
It’s understood that both Mark Noble and West Ham’s Director of Football, Tim Steidten, played key roles in the negotiations, ensuring Orford signed on the dotted line.
Great news and congratulations to all.
Noble and Orford
Congratulations Lewis. We all look forward to you working your way into the first team.
I wonder if he’d have signed if the relic was still.in charge?
Call me cynical but we were trying to trade him just a week or two ago. Signing him on a new deal makes him worth more the next time they try to sell him.
Great news and about time it was sorted, hopefully find him a decent loan move now that’s sorted as needs men’s football to progress like Potts