Absolutely Necessary: West Ham Confirm Sale of Defender
West Ham United have confirmed the permanent transfer of defender Thilo Kehrer to AS Monaco, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Monaco exercised their purchase option on Kehrer’s loan deal, securing his services for a reported €11 million (£9.4 million). Kehrer had joined the Ligue 1 club on loan in the January transfer window.
The German defender’s departure comes as no surprise. He saw limited playing time under David Moyes in the first half of the season, suggesting the manager did not consider him a key part of his plans.
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With Moyes leaving West Ham, a potential return for Kehrer might have seemed possible. However, Monaco’s purchase option meant a permanent transfer was always the most likely outcome, especially considering his regular playing time at the club (14 appearances).
Some West Ham fans might question the decision to let Kehrer go, particularly given the inconsistent performances of other centre backs like Dinos Mavropanos. However, the final call rested with Monaco due to the loan agreement.
While not a significant loss for West Ham, Kehrer’s departure highlights the ongoing need for improvement in central defense. The £9.4 million received from the transfer could be used to invest in a new defender who better fits the manager’s plans.
West Ham fans can expect the club to utilise the funds from Kehrer’s sale to potentially strengthen their central defence in the upcoming transfer window.
