Making the leap from any division to the Premier League is difficult for most players, but Diafra Sakho made it look easy.
years ago today @iamdiafrasakho signed
Thanks for playing your part in our history! pic.twitter.com/cMfK6NMGc5
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 14, 2019
The Senegalese international joined the Hammers in the summer of 2014 from Ligue 2 side FC Metz for an undisclosed fee according to BBC Sport, and despite joining from a second-tier side, Sakho was quick to make a good impression at West Ham.
The striker scored a goal in each of his first four starts for the club, including strikes against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United, and although Sakho eventually left the Hammers for Rennes last year, some supporters still remember the attacker fondly.
Some fans took to social media to praise Sakho after West Ham tweeted an anniversary post five years from the day the striker joined the club.
Here is what some supporters said on Twitter about Sakho…
Caused too much mayhem
— Timmy (@gummessontimmy) August 14, 2019
Underrated.
— I JW16 I (@J6mesWhu) August 14, 2019
— daniel (@WHUDaniel_) August 14, 2019
He scores when he wants
— Paul Tidey (@Beatlebrain82) August 14, 2019
Best striker we’ve had for ages. Proper old school who knew where the net was.
— whufc (@cfuhw) August 14, 2019
love that guy
— J@M£$ B@IL£¥ (@jgcbailey) August 14, 2019
He was one of my favorite players. Thanks for all the great memories Sakho! pic.twitter.com/saP6TRQCwG
— || (@WHUFC_USA_2008) August 14, 2019
Didn’t down tools still come on and bagged a winner. Top guy
— jack crouch (@crouchy2015) August 14, 2019
Sakho now plays his trade in Turkey with Super Lig side Bursaspor.