Aaron Cresswell has been given a new contract that lasts until 2023, as reported on West Ham’s official channels.
This comes after he scored twice in a row, before the Hammers’ loss against Crystal Palace, with a superb free-kick against Manchester United – the goal that won West Ham’s Goal of the Month – as well as a volley against AFC Bournemouth.
The form he has shown will surely have played a part in the 29-year-old getting his new contract:
We are delighted to confirm that Cress has signed a contract extension with the Club! #Cresswell2023 pic.twitter.com/K9yGbv5ZuJ
— West Ham United (@WestHam) October 9, 2019
However, there are some West Ham fans who don’t feel he should have been given the deal after so few performances.
Both the Englishman and Arthur Masuaku were inconsistent last season, as indicated by the fact they started 18 and 19 Premier League goals respectively, as per WhoScored.
Therefore, the belief among some fans is that Cresswell should have had to show he can perform over a longer period before being rewarded in this way.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the announcement can be seen below:
Ok so we aren’t moving on as a club
— Jamie (@JamieWHU__) October 9, 2019
A couple of good games under his belt and bang a BRAND NEW CONTRACT.
We never learn.
— Kid Fairley (@KidFairley) October 9, 2019
— AllSportsView (@AllSportsView) October 9, 2019
after 2 good games fair enough, well done
— jj (@JayWHU_) October 9, 2019
Ok.. pic.twitter.com/eay9wo1qD6
— WHUFAN (@WHUlogical) October 9, 2019
I prefer not to speak.
— Alan Rzepa (@alanrzepa) October 9, 2019
