West Ham United are very impressed with one unseen teenager behind-closed-doors, according to reliable club insider ExWHUemployee.
West Ham academy news
While David Moyes and his first team are thriving in the Premier League, winning four out of a possible eight top flight games so far, there are a few academy gems who have been seriously making an impression. Most recently, highly-rated teenage midfielder Dan Rigge was rewarded for his sky-high promise with a first ever professional West Ham contract.
“Dan agreeing to professional terms with the Club is a really great moment for him and West Ham United, too,” said academy manager Kenny Brown to the West Ham website.
“Since his arrival last season, he has quickly shown his qualities on and off the pitch and we have all seen an immense dedication from him to learn and grow as a footballer while in East London. His performances for our senior Academy teams this season and last have been consistently impressive and we are pleased to see him take the next step in his career.
“Dan is a very talented and skilful footballer, and everyone is excited and eager to help him continue his development at the Academy of Football!”
While Rigge has already been excellent behind-the-scenes, it is now believed another teenager is turning heads at the London Stadium.
Lewis Orford praise
Unlike Rigge, fellow teenage midfield sensation Lewis Orford put pen to paper on his first professional contract long ago. The 17-year-old hasn’t looked back since, even being included in West Ham senior matchday squads. He was part of Moyes’ selection for 3-0 Europa Conference League win over FCSB last season but is yet to be seen on the pitch for the first-team.
