Moneybags West Ham can afford Amorim fee

West Ham can afford Amorim clause with money to spare 

Ruben Amorim’s buyout clause of £12-15 million is reportedly causing West Ham to hesitate about advancing their interest in the Sporting Lisbon coach.

The 39-year-old was rumoured to have declined the Hammers’ offer to replace David Moyes yesterday, preferring to hold out for an offer from Liverpool. However, with Liverpool now appointing Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp, Amorim is available, provided a club is willing to activate his release clause.

I believe that if West Ham were to demonstrate genuine ambition, they could persuade Amorim to join the club. Adding to the frustration is that West Ham could readily afford the release clause, especially given their strong financial position.

West Ham can afford Amorim: release clause is easily affordable for cash rich Hammers

West Ham are projected to generate over £350 million in revenue during the 2023-24 accounting period, setting a new record for the club, as reported by Claret & Hugh. This represents a significant increase from the £237 million turnover in the 2022-23 season, largely driven by another successful European campaign and the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal over the summer.

Arsenal paid £105 million for Rice in July, and since he was a product of West Ham’s academy, his sale has significantly boosted the club’s profit on player sales.

With such financial power, West Ham is well-positioned to meet Amorim’s release clause and bring him to East London.