West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is reportedly set to transfer to Dubai-based club Shabab Al-Ahli, linking up with ex-Premier League star Luka Milivojević and the “Iranian Messi” Sardar Azmoun. The club, managed by Leonardo Jardim, sees Zouma as a key addition.
West Ham has had an active summer, signing six new players including Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Brazilian prospect Luis Guilherme, Guido Rodriguez, and Wes Foderingham on free transfers. With these additions, the Hammers are now looking to offload some players, including last season’s captain Zouma.
Zouma’s form dipped last season, and he struggled with knee injuries, contributing to West Ham’s fourth-worst defensive record in the Premier League. Despite Kilman’s arrival, the club is eyeing further defensive reinforcements, with targets like Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo and Red Bull Salzburg’s Oumar Solet on their radar.
There are also speculations that Jarrod Bowen could take over the captaincy following Zouma’s departure. Meanwhile, West Ham continues negotiations with Manchester United for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Kurt Zouma
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This season he played in total 33 times for 2840 minutes for Premier League.
Kurt Zouma scored 3 goals for West Ham United. He procured no assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 9th in Premier League. In the last match West Ham United lost 3-1 against Crystal Palace.
West Ham United performance and stats
It will be West Ham United ended the league in the 9th position with 52 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, West Ham United lost 3-1 against Manchester City.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 59 goals and conceding 71.