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title: "West Ham United: Hammers fans rave over official announcement"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-hammers-fans-rave-over-official-announcement/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-07-01T09:35:25Z"
modified: "2021-07-01T09:35:25Z"
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# West Ham United: Hammers fans rave over official announcement

**Flocking to Twitter, many West Ham United fans are ecstatic after an official announcement by the club.**

Over these last few weeks, the club have taken strides in either tying down promising young talent or bringing them in from elsewhere.

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West Ham have already snapped up Thierry Nevers, Pierre Ekwah Elimby and Armstrong Oko-Flex with the exciting trio all putting pen to paper on a move to east London ([football.london](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/oko-flex-west-ham-celtic-20904076)).

Meanwhile, from their own academy, West Ham have also tied down the likes of [Jayden Fevrier](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/June/30-June/JaydenFevriersignsfirstprofessionalcontractwithWestHamUnited) to professional contracts, and it appears he isn’t the only one.

[West Ham latest!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-2/)

Indeed, as announced by the club, talented young midfielder Freddie Potts has also [signed his first professional deal.](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/June/29-June/FreddiePottssignsfirstprofessionalcontractatWestHamUnited)

The 17-year-old enjoyed a fine 2020/2021 season in the academy, featuring 21 times for the Under-18s before then being promoted to the U23s – scoring his first goal for the side soon after ([whufc.com](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/June/29-June/FreddiePottssignsfirstprofessionalcontractatWestHamUnited)).

Son of former West Ham man and current youth coach Steve, Potts’ impressive form has resulted in the club rewarding him with a [three-year deal](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/June/29-June/FreddiePottssignsfirstprofessionalcontractatWestHamUnited) until 2024.

Flocking to this official announcement, it’s safe to say many supporters were delighted – find all of their best verdicts down below.

### West Ham fans rave over Potts professional deal

***“Get him in. Love him already”***

Credit: [@spencer7ii](https://twitter.com/spencer7ii/status/1409851575279968256)

***“If he’s even half has good as his old man , he’ll do for me”***

Credit: [@WHUFCGeezer](https://twitter.com/WHUFCGeezer/status/1410008857192062979)

***“Congratulations”***

Credit: [@SandieBarrick](https://twitter.com/SandieBarrick/status/1409826426816057346)

***“Aww delighted”***

Credit: [@Lorrain94741983](https://twitter.com/Lorrain94741983/status/1410001028318121984)

***“Great genes his dad is one of my favourite players, so underrated. Wishing you all the best in claret and blue”***

Credit: [@TheChar10](https://twitter.com/TheChar10/status/1410003342634500100)

***“He caught the eye in a few latter epl2 games at the end of the season. Good luck Freddie.”***

Credit: [@Agarwoodgreen](https://twitter.com/Agarwoodgreen/status/1409835571803947013)

***“lad just knuckle down do the business you will get your chance in the first team in the near future”***

Credit:[@markwake15](https://twitter.com/markwake15/status/1409864597696401412)

***“Brilliant news Freddie is a great asset to the club it’s great for us to get him on a professional contract.*** \
***I’m excited about this one”***

Credit: [@ZaynafamilyMary](https://twitter.com/ZaynafamilyMary/status/1409824161107640320)

***In other news: West Ham fans fume at update over 28 y/o maestro, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/west-ham/west-ham-fans-fume-at-jesse-lingard-update/)***