Midfielder talks about his West Ham departure

Hammer Carlos Sanchez says he has always dreamt about playing for his native Columbia but he is not thinking about that for now for his next move.  The 34-year old’s contract with West Ham is due to end on 30th June with little chance of a contract extension.

Sanchez was a surprise free transfer under Manuel Pellegrini in August 2018 but the Colombian has made just 17 appearances for the Hammers plagued by injury and lack of form.

Although he was a free transfer, the Hammers forked out around £3m in agent fees and a signing on bonus plus another £7m in wages over his 24-month contract costing West Ham over £588,235 per appearance.

Speaking to Caracol Radio in Colombia the former World Cup player said “I  have always dreamed of playing in Colombia and going abroad, but I was given the opportunity in Uruguay and I grabbed it”

Asked whether he would return to Colombia when his contract with West Ham ends he replied: “I wouldn’t say no, but right now we’re not thinking about going back to Colombia. But you never know,”