West Ham have announced the signing of teenage midfielder George EARTHY on a new three-year contract. The Hammers made the announcement on their official website on Saturday (23 September).
Earthy has been with the club since he was six years old and was part of their under-18 squad that achieved a double of league and cup success in the 2022-23 season.
“I am really pleased to extend my stay with West Ham United,” he told United’s website [23 September].
“I have been here since I was really young and signing a new contract is something I have been working really hard towards over the past seasons.
“I am buzzing to continue my journey at West Ham. It means a lot to play for the team you support – and this contract is a massive vote of confidence in myself as a player going forwards.”
Time for next step
Earthy has long been considered one of the gems in West Ham’s age-grade sides and he is surely not far off being considered for first-team action.
Now aged 18, the attacking midfielder will fancy his chances of getting a run-out in one of the domestic cup competitions at the very least.
After impressing for the U18 side last season, Earthy is now part of the U21 squad and has netted two goals in his past two outings.
Earthy made his senior side debut in a friendly against Tottenham in Australia, coming on as a substitute in the second half of the game.
He scored his first goal for the club in their 3-3 Premier League 2 draw with Southampton on Friday. The next step for Earthy is to get a chance to play for David Moyes’ side in competitive matches, and you can’t rule out him making it happen over the next year.
