Soungoutou Magassa Set To Join West Ham In €20m Deal

West Ham United have agreed to sign 21-year-old midfielder Soungoutou Magassa from AS Monaco. The deal is worth €17 million, with €3 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause. The transfer is almost complete, and the player will soon have his medical in London.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The agreement was finalized early this week, ending a long period of uncertainty about Magassa‘s future. This young French international had received interest from several Premier League teams during the summer. Although Monaco initially rejected offers, they eventually accepted West Ham‘s proposal to manage their financial situation. Magassa has agreed to personal terms and will sign a six-year contract after his medical, which could happen in a few days. He debuted for Monaco in the 2021/22 season and has since become a talented midfielder, making a mark in Ligue 1 by playing 29 games last season.

BIGGER PICTURE FOR WEST HAM AND MONACO

West Ham finished 14th in the Premier League last season and want to improve after missing out on European qualification. Magassa is seen as a key player to strengthen their midfield after they lost several important players, including Edson Álvarez, who is joining Fenerbahçe on loan from West Ham United. The team has had issues with defense and ball recovery, which Magassa’s skills could help solve. Meanwhile, Monaco finished third in Ligue 1 and aims for Champions League qualification again this year. They will use the transfer funds to rebuild their squad and compete domestically and internationally this season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MAGASSA AND WEST HAM?

Magassa is expected to arrive in London soon, where he’ll complete his medical and finalize the transfer. West Ham’s Premier League season started with two losses against Sunderland and Chelsea, and the team will be playing Nottingham Forest next. The team hopes to improve on last season’s finish, especially after losing their first match of the Premier League season 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland and another match 5-1 to Chelsea. Magassa could debut in the next game, adding depth to a squad hoping to avoid last season’s struggles. On the other hand, Monaco will deal with a new midfield as they start their Champions League group stage journey next month.