David Moyes has suggested that Jesse Lingard has done better than he thought after joining West Ham United, as quoted by Football.London.
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The 28-year-old has been on fire for the Hammers since moving to the London Stadium on loan from Manchester United in January.
Lingard has nine goals and three assists to his name in just 13 games for West Ham so far.
Signing him up on a permanent deal in the summer will be imperative for the Hammers.
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Nobody predicted that Jesse would have such a huge impact at the London Stadium.
He has even surprised David Moyes.
The West Ham boss told reporters this afternoon that the 28-year-old has surpassed his own expectations, as quoted by Football.London:
“He has excelled and done better than we thought when he joined.I am not sure how realistic it is [Lingard] joining, we have enjoyed having him and I hope he has enjoyed being here.”
Let’s hope that Lingard finishes the season with West Ham in red-hot form.
And when the season comes to an end, the hard work of signing him permanently will begin.
He does seem to be very happy with the Hammers. Hopefully we achieve European football for next season and Lingard decides that the London Stadium is where he wants to play his football for the long-term.
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