Suggestions that Angelo Ogbonna may be loaned out in January has been firmly ruled out by West Ham.
A claim in the Italian media that Fiorentina are set to move in for the £8 million signing from Juventus appeared yesterday.
And former Irons employee Gianluca Nani said: “It can happen if he cannot immerse himself in this world [English football]. A return to Italy in January is strong.”
Nani worked at West Ham under Zola between 2008 and 2010 as technical director and had responsibility for the academy, scouting,transfers and for the training ground department.
He was dismissed when David Gold and David Sullivan took over the club and although it’s well known Ogbonna is recovering from injury Nani has suggested the central defender has not adapted to English football or life in this country.
But a highly placed source inside the club told ClaretandHugh tonight: “There’s zero chance of Angelo being loaned anywhere in January.
He’s been unlucky with injuries, so we haven’t seen the best of him, but he’s a key member of our squad and hopefully will be playing in the first team soon.”
He needs to hit a run of good form and cement a place with Reid in the centre of the defence,Slav wanted this player he needs to get the best out of him,
Injury again just as he was playing well stopped him from becoming a permanent fixture so why does he need to move on,
More agent bull
This is good news, indeed.
I have ‘good vibes’ that Angelo will quickly recover from lingering injuries, and with the encouragement of Slaven and support from his fellow players, he will feel very comfortable, and become an important part of our central defense.
COYI,
Maxie
yep, we’re only just over a quarter of the season and with so many new players coming in there were always going to be injuries and the ‘settling-in’ period for some players to the PL. Ogbonna and Antonio to name but 2 give the impression of being intelligent solid pro’s recognising the need to bide their time. Can only hope they both get a good run to prove themselves and add something a little different to the team. future looks bright. COYI