West Ham have decided to release academy duo Ben Johnson and Daiwyn Mubarak after their contracts expired on June 30. West Ham have confirmed the departure of Said Benrahma. Who was loan to Lyon last season, with the French club activating a €14m buy-out option.
West Ham have confirmed that they have decided to release full-back Johnson and striker Mubamah after their contracts expire this summer.
For Johnson, who has been with the team since the age of seven. He was a two-time Young Player of the Year with the club. Starting eight games in the 2022/23 Conference League season. While he played 22 games in all competitions last season, starting just seven.
As for Mubamah, he has been with the club since the age of eight. And was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup and the Under-18 Premier League South in 2022/23, making 18 appearances for the first team.
Ben Johnson’s form for West Ham has seen him quickly move from sporadic substitute to regular starter for the club in a matter of weeks.
Taking advantage of injuries to David Moyes’ first-choice star Vladimir Kuval. And his backup Ryan Fredericks, Johnson has been excellent in his absence. The 21-year-old stepping up and establishing himself in the best of his career. Featuring in games against Manchester United, ทางเข้า ufabet, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool.
The powerful, burly full-back has proven himself to be unbeatable in one-on-one situations. His quick reactions to opponents’ skill moves and changes in speed and direction, combin. With his long legs and arms that allow him to stretch to win possession or make off-balance marks respectively, are key to him.
Furthermore, making himself as wide as possible also means. He blocks the passing lane and sees himself as a major obstacle when his man is looking for fire to cross into the area.
Considering the many strong opponents he has faced, and the fact that he hasn’t been outfox badly. It’s due to his timing of the tackles, reading the play and decision-making.