Said Benrahma Makes Permanent West Ham Switch, With Jesse Lingard Due On Loan
Premier League: Said Benrahma had initially joined West Ham on loan from Brentford. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard will be hoping to complete his loan switch until the end of the season.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: January 29, 2021 06:56 pm IST
Highlights
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Said Benrahma has signed a contract until 2026
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Jesse Lingard is expected to make a temporary switch
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The midfielder has fallen down the pecking order in Manchester United
West Ham have turned Said Benrahma's loan into a permanent transfer, paving the way for Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard to join the club. Algerian forward Benrahma has signed a contract until 2026 in a deal worth a reported 25 million pounds (34 million dollars) plus 5 million pounds in add-ons. The 25-year-old initially joined on loan from Championship club Brentford in October. The Hammers were due to make that deal permanent in the summer transfer window but have now completed the transfer early in order to free up a loan space in their squad.
"West Ham United are pleased to confirm Said Benrahma has completed his permanent transfer to the club," West Ham said in a statement.
It means Lingard, who travelled to London on Thursday, can now complete his loan switch from Manchester United until the end of the season.
England midfielder Lingard, 28, has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and will see a temporary switch as a chance to reignite his career.