LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: A general view inside the stadium as Neal Maupay of Brighton & Hove Albion scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion at London Stadium on December 27, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The story of Vladimir Coufal’s tenure at West Ham United is one of reliability and constancy. But according to recent sources from The Athletic, his contract-related worries may be the reason why his future with the team is uncertain.
The defender’s future at the London Stadium is clouded by uncertainty as he approaches the last 12 months of his contract this summer. Coufal expressed his dissatisfaction with the conditions of his current contract in January, pointing out lingering issues that needed to be addressed.
In light of the ongoing contract conflicts, Roshane Thomas of The Athletic paints a dire picture of Coufal’s circumstances, stating that his “long-term outlook appears bleak.” This situation suggests that Coufal might go, as he might look for chances to ensure his future somewhere this summer.
There is no better time for West Ham United to be concerned about Coufal’s contractual status than now. With the prospect of David Moyes’ departure, the club has the difficult challenge of trying to identify a worthy successor.
The summer transfer window is going to be active for West Ham United.
In addition to creating a vacuum in the managerial ranks, Moyes’ exit would affect the dynamic of the team both on and off the field. Although the Hammers have had success in recent years, the pressure to make a management change is increased due to the desire among supporters for a more attacking kind of football.
Moreover, the club’s problems are made worse by off-field issues. The uncertainty surrounding West Ham’s team makeup is increased by rumors involving players like Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta. The club’s already unstable condition is made worse by the possibility of important players leaving or moving on to greater chances. With this background, West Ham really doesn’t need any more major player dissatisfaction.
