After recovering from a cruciate ligament knee injury that ruled him out of the World Cup and half of last season, Manuel Lanzini is back, and a new deal is on the horizon for the Argentine.
"It is like my home. It is my fifth season now, I love the fans, the fans love me and the club is amazing."
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 22, 2019
Sky Sports News report that the 26-year-old playmaker is expected to be handed a new five-year deal with the Hammers that will keep Lanzini at the east London side until 2024.
The news sent shockwaves around West Ham communities on social media, with plenty of them praising the midfielder for opting to renew with the club.
Here is what some West Ham fans had to say about the news…
Pls don't do a arnie
— Jack Dooley (@jackdooley1999) August 22, 2019
Complete baller
— neil anderson (@Neilanderson810) August 22, 2019
— John Bell (@sirjohnbell) August 22, 2019
— Connor United (@cotdaboss) August 22, 2019
Manuuuuu
— Samzini (@Samcam06) August 22, 2019
Makes me happy plays the West Ham way!!!
— andrew wickstead (@AndrewWickstead) August 23, 2019
My g
— Connor United (@cotdaboss) August 22, 2019
We need him this season
— Mark jackson (@Markjac08137444) August 22, 2019
Lanzini had been at the club for five seasons after joining from Al-Jazira.