Tomas Soucek has reached a contract extension agreement with the club, extending his contract until the summer of 2028.

West Ham United have officially announced that Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek has signed a new contract that will run until the summer of 2028. Since joining the club in January 2020, Soucek has been a key member of the team, making 285 appearances and scoring 47 goals, helping the club win the UEFA Champions League title in 2023.  

Tomas Soucek not only plays a vital role on the pitch but also demonstrates outstanding leadership through his actions. His unwavering loyalty and dedication to West Ham United have earned him widespread fan support and the club's Player of the Year award in 2021. The midfielder, wearing the number 28 jersey, celebrated his contract extension at the London Stadium with his wife Natalie and their three children, sharing this important moment. He also expressed his gratitude to the club's fans, teammates, and staff, saying they made him feel at home.  

After the match, Tomas Soucek said: "West Ham United has long been a real home for me. I am very proud of what I have achieved with the team and I am confident that we can achieve even more in the future. I am delighted to stay here, after all, I have served this club for many years and now I can continue this partnership and stay for another year."  

“My experience at West Ham has been wonderful from the very first moment I arrived here. Now, this journey also means a lot to my family and all the West Ham fans who are close to me. I really enjoy playing for this team that wears burgundy and blue shirts.”  

“West Ham United holds a very important place in my career. I have played here for seven years, which is half of my entire football career, and my story with the club will continue. I can say without reservation that this is my home. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved along the way, and I firmly believe that the team can achieve even greater success in the future.”  

"After completing the contract extension, I have also set new goals for myself and the club. The most important task at this stage is to help the team get directly promoted back to the Premier League. Next, I hope to return to the Premier League next season and achieve the desired results there."  

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo said: "Tomas Soucek plays a pivotal role in West Ham United. He has a great influence in the dressing room, not only as an important member of the team, but also as a source of strength for the team with his rich experience and strong desire to win. He is always a player we can rely on, giving his all every day, whether in training or in matches, and setting a good example for the younger players with his professionalism."  

“We are delighted that Tomas Soucek will remain with the team and play a key role in the upcoming journey. Now he can focus on his tasks on the pitch and work with the team to achieve the most important goal of the season: helping the team return to the Premier League.”  

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