Young Hammer Keenan Appiah-Forson has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2023.

The 20 year old made his senior side debut in the Europa League in December and has now extended his seal which includes an option to keep him at the Hammers for another year.

The midfielder has made 21 appearances in all competitions for  this season, scoring twice, and has featured in all but one of the development side’s Premier League 2 Division 1 matches during what has been a brilliant season for the squad.

He told whufc.com: “It means a lot to sign this new deal with West Ham United “I feel like I’ve come a long way at this Club over the years and have kept improving during my time here.

“West Ham has given me a lot and it means so much to stay here. Now I just want to keep working hard, keep giving more, and keep progressing.

“Playing for West Ham means a lot to me. I know there is so many people out there who would love to be in my position so I’m not taking it for granted. I want to stay humble and keep in mind how lucky I am, and what I’m doing here at West Ham is amazing. I want to keep going and try to get more opportunities.”

U23s Lead Coach Mark Robson said: “Keenan is fully deserving of this new deal. Since I’ve come in, he has been excellent. His energy levels are unbelievable and every single day, I’m amazed by how he just keeps going.

“He’s a real pleasure to work with. I can honestly say, in the few months that I’ve been here, there’s been there’s been some real improvement in him and in his game. He’s a really good lad who gives everything he’s got in every game and every training session. 

“His work ethic, I have to say, is as good as anybody I’ve seen in this league at U23s level. He has a real desire to work hard, and he is a shining example for any young player at this level.

“All the lads and all the staff love him and we’re all really hopeful that he keeps on progressing. He comes into training with a smile every single day and he’s a pleasure to work with.

“We’re really pleased he’s signed a new contract with us. We’re pleased for him and we’re pleased for his family as well.”

A tenacious and energetic midfielder, Appiah-Forson has been with West Ham United since a successful trial at 14-years-old.

He  made his breakthrough into the West Ham United U18s squad in the 2017/18 campaign, making his debut in a home victory against Reading in October 2018, the first of five appearances at that level while still a schoolboy.