Confirmed: West Ham retain double-digit sell-on clause after another permanent exit

West Ham United has confirmed that a 10% sell-on clause is included in the permanent transfer of Said Benrahma to Lyon. The Algerian attacker made a loan move to the French club in January and has now made the switch permanent for a fee of £12.3 million, plus a £5.1 million loan fee. Benrahma has signed a three-year deal with Lyon, and West Ham will receive 10% of any profit made if he is sold in the future.

The departure of Benrahma is one of several exits from West Ham this summer, with Thilo Kehrer and Nathan Trott also leaving the club. Ben Johnson has also joined Ipswich Town, and the Hammers are expected to continue their squad overhaul under new manager Julen Lopetegui.West Ham’s technical director, Tim Steidten, has already made his first signing of the summer, landing Luis Guilherme from Brazilian club Corinthians. The club is also interested in signing Jota Silva from FC Tokyo and is expected to make more moves in the transfer market.The sale of Benrahma has contributed to West Ham’s transfer budget, but the club still needs to strengthen its squad, particularly in the forward areas. A centre-forward is a priority, and another supporting attacker would help boost numbers.

The potential exits of Maxwel Cornet or Mohammed Kudus could also impact the squad’s dynamics.In other West Ham news, the club is reportedly interested in signing Lopetegui’s “ideal” candidate to address the deficiencies at striker. The Hammers are expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer as they look to build a competitive team for next season.West Ham United’s decision to let Benrahma leave in January without securing replacements was seen as a misstep in David Moyes’ final transfer window in charge.

However, with Tim Steidten now handling transfers, the club is expected to make more informed decisions in the market.The signing of Luis Guilherme is a positive start to the summer, and the interest in Jota Silva and other targets suggests that West Ham is serious about strengthening its squad. With the transfer window open, West Ham fans can expect more activity from the club as they look to build a team that can compete with the top teams in the Premier League.