Official news, West Ham has renewed its contract with 20-year-old midfielder Mohamedou Kante until 2031. Mohamadou Kante joined West Ham United’s U21 echelon from Paris FC in August 2024, and then rented back to Paris FC to play for the team, helpin...
Official news, West Ham has renewed its contract with 20-year-old midfielder Mohamedou Kante until 2031.
Mohamadou Kante joined West Ham United’s U21 echelon from Paris FC in August 2024, and then rented back to Paris FC to play for the team, helping the team to be promoted to Ligue 1 for the first time in 46 years.
In his first season with West Ham U21, Mohammadou Kante impressed people in the defensive midfielder position with his excellent skills, physical fitness and goal contribution. He has started all of the last 8 games, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.
Mohamadou Kante said after signing the new contract: "This makes me very proud. I have to continue to work hard and keep pushing myself. When you focus on improving every day, that is the only thing you think about, so I am very happy and thank the club for their trust in me."
When talking about adapting to English football, Mohamadou Kante continued: "I have always had good physical fitness, but here It's another level. I'm making progress in this area and working harder and training harder. "
"We're working hard in the gym and on the court, and I feel better and better. Even tactically, I'm constantly learning and I think I'm constantly improving and getting stronger. "
Mohamadou Kante also has to adapt to life in a new country, a new language and a new culture. Mohamadou Kante said: "My relationship with my teammates has developed very well. Communication is still a bit difficult sometimes, but we understand each other. I have been taking English classes and we can chat even off the court, which is great."
After rejoining West Ham United this summer, Mohamadou Kante was immediately called up to the first team for a pre-season tour of Germany and the United States, before returning to the U21 echelon in August. He made an immediate impression and made an outstanding debut with a stunning goal in a National League Cup tie against Woking.
Youth training manager Kenny Brown praised: "I think what surprised everyone most was how quickly he integrated. This was not easy because he went directly to Germany and the United States with the first team and did not join the U21 echelon until late in the preseason."
"He hasn't played any game time before, so it's encouraging to see him progress so much in such a short space of time. He seems to be enjoying his football and the way he's controlling the game now at U21 level is promising."
"From Physically, he is an athlete, which is typical of the modern Premier League midfielder. You need to have energy, cover ground and have a presence, but he's more than that. He has real talent on the ball and can score goals. "
"This is a good start for him. Although he still has a lot to learn, he is already highly regarded in the locker room and on the staff. He comes to training every day with a smile on his face and works very hard. We are delighted to have extended his contract and secured his long-term stay at the club. "
