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West Ham fans react on Twitter as Aaron Cresswell signs new deal

Jordan Harris
Jordan Harris

A number of West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to react to that Aaron Cresswell has signed a contract extension – and it appears that the news has completely divided the supporters.

that Cresswell has penned fresh terms set to keep him at the London Stadium until 2023.

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The 29-year-old has been a stalwart of the West Ham side since his arrival in 2014. He has previously won Hammer of the Year and is 16 games away from bringing up his double century of appearances for the club.

And he has made a bright start to this campaign. Cresswell scored crucial goals against Manchester United and Bournemouth, with Manuel Pellegrini’s men sat in eighth place heading into the international break.

(Photo by Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Fans divided

There are plenty of supporters who believe that the left-back deserves the new deal. He has been an excellent servant, and some are clearly delighted with the announcement.

However, just as many fans seem to be annoyed about the news. Cresswell had struggled to rediscover the form that he showed during his first few years with the Hammers. And those supporters fear that he has been handed fresh terms off the back of two good performances.

Some believe that it is a decision that shows a lack of ambition from the Hammers. And with Cresswell turning 30 before the turn of the year, they fear that it is not a smart decision to hand him a long-term deal.

Here is how some of the fans have reacted to the announcement…