Released Manchester United youngster completes deal to sign for West Ham United

West Ham United have announced the signing of Majid Balogun, a talented young striker who was released from Manchester United’s academy.

The 16-year-old joins the Hammers after failing to secure a professional contract at Old Trafford, despite showing promise in the club’s youth ranks.Balogun’s departure from United is a testament to the intense competition for places in the club’s academy, which has produced some of the world’s top talents in recent years.

Despite his obvious potential, Balogun was unable to break into the first team at United, and has now joined West Ham in search of more opportunities.The young striker posted a picture of himself signing his contract at West Ham on Instagram, captioning it “back to it.” Balogun had joined United in 2022 from Lambeth Tigers, and made the bench for the club’s under-18s once last season. He will be hoping for more chances to impress at West Ham, and could potentially become a key player for the Hammers in the future.

West Ham’s decision to sign Balogun is a shrewd move, as the club looks to build for the future. With Manchester United’s academy producing some of the world’s top talents, it is clear that Balogun has ability and potential. Despite his young age, Balogun has already shown signs of his talent, and could well become a gem for West Ham in the years to come.

The signing of Balogun is also a testament to West Ham’s commitment to developing young talent. The club has a strong reputation for nurturing young players, and Balogun will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of other successful academy graduates. With the guidance of manager Julen Lopetegui and the club’s coaching staff, Balogun will be given every opportunity to develop his skills and become a key player for West Ham.

In other transfer news, West Ham have been linked with a move for Jhon Duran from Aston Villa, with personal terms already agreed with the Colombian striker. The club has also submitted a bid worth more than £12m for Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana.