Ben Johnson will depart West Ham United when his contract expires on 30 June 2024.
The defender has spent 17 years with the Club, joining at the age of seven, graduating from the Academy of Football, winning two Young Hammer of the Year awards and making 109 senior appearances in Claret and Blue.
The 24-year-old, who was part of the squad which won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023, has written this personal message…
Hello everyone,
Thank you to everyone associated with West Ham United for supporting me over the last 17 years and developing me into a first-team player.
I have been blessed to have come through the Academy of Football and to play for the first team in the Premier League, domestic cups and in European competitions.
I just want to be known and remembered for my time at West Ham for having played with a smile on my face and having really enjoyed my football. That’s really important to me.
I would say the most special memory I have is winning the UEFA Europa Conference League. To be involved in a European trophy win doesn’t come around frequently, so to be around and be part of it, and to be able to achieve that with West Ham was incredible.
My dreams were exceeded by what happened two seasons ago and I’m just so, so pleased I did it as a West Ham player. I’ll never forget that night.
I wish West Ham every success for the upcoming season under the new head coach and of course I’m going to miss all my teammates and the staff, along with the supporters.
West Ham will always be a part of my life which I’ll remember with fondness and a lot of love. I’ve developed into a young man and better player because of West Ham, so finally a huge thank you to the Club!
See you all soon.
Johno
