Jarrod Bowen commits to West Ham after relegation, calls stay a 'no-brainer'

Published Jul 17, 11:22 AM UTC

West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has publicly stated his intention to remain with the club following their relegation to the Championship, despite interest from multiple Premier League teams including Aston Villa, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea. The 29-year-old forward traveled to Prague for talks with the club's largest shareholder, Daniel Kretinsky, and board member Jiri Svarc, expressing confidence in the club's direction and ambition to return to the Premier League. Bowen, who has a contract until 2030, said staying was 'a no-brainer' and that getting the club promoted would bring him 'the most happiness' after retirement. The article also notes that West Ham has already raised £85 million from selling Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham, and expects further departures including Crysencio Summerville, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Jean-Clair Todibo.