Nathan Trott Set to Depart West Ham United for FCK CopenhagenIn a move that has been anticipated for some time, West Ham United goalkeeper Nathan Trott is on the verge of completing a transfer to FCK Copenhagen.
According to Tipsbladet, the 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Danish club after passing a medical on Saturday.Trott’s departure from West Ham United comes as no surprise, given his limited playing time at the London Stadium. Despite spending two successful seasons on loan at Vejle Boldklub, Trott has found himself far down the pecking order of goalkeepers at West Ham. With the imminent arrival of Wes Foderingham from Sheffield United, Trott’s chances of breaking into the Premier League squad next season were slim.FCK Copenhagen have been monitoring Trott’s progress for some time and first approached West Ham about a transfer in May.
The Danish club will pay £1.25 million plus £450,000 in potential bonuses for the Bermuda-born goalkeeper. While Trott may have hoped to earn a place in West Ham’s squad next season, his form in Denmark has convinced Copenhagen that he is the right man to challenge for the number one spot.Trott’s move to FCK Copenhagen brings an end to his disappointing spell at West Ham United.
Despite joining the club with high hopes, Trott has made just one first-team appearance in over three years. His successful loan spells at Vejle Boldklub have demonstrated his ability, but with Lukasz Fabianski nearing the end of his career, Trott had hoped to stake a claim for a place in the Premier League squad.However, the arrival of Foderingham has ended any hopes Trott had of remaining at West Ham. Instead, he will join FCK Copenhagen, where he will be expected to bring his Vejle form to the capital. Copenhagen surrendered their league title to FC Midtjylland last season, and Trott’s signing is seen as a key move in their bid to regain the title.In other West Ham news, Tomas Soucek has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, according to recent transfer updates.
Meanwhile, the club’s fans are eagerly awaiting the latest developments in the transfer window, with the Hammers set to be active in the coming weeks.In conclusion, Nathan Trott’s move to FCK Copenhagen brings an end to his disappointing spell at West Ham United. While Trott had hoped to earn a place in the Premier League squad next season, his form in Denmark has convinced Copenhagen that he is the right man to challenge for the number one spot. With West Ham set to be active in the transfer window, fans will be watching with interest as the club looks to strengthen its squad for next season.