A message from Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson will leave West Ham United when his contract expires on June 30, 2024.

The defender spent 17 years with the club, joining at the age of seven, graduated from the Football Academy, won two Young Hammer of the Year awards and made 109 senior appearances for Claret and Blue.

The 24-year-old, who was part of the team that won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023, penned this personal message…

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone associated with West Ham United for supporting me over the last 17 years and allowing me to become a first team player.

I was lucky enough to have gone through the Football Academy and played for the first team in the Premier League, domestic cups and European competitions.

I just want to be known and remembered for my time at West Ham for playing with a smile on my face and really enjoying my football. That’s really important to me.

I would say my most special memory is winning the Europa Conference League. Being part of a European trophy doesn’t happen often, so to be there and be part of it, and to be able to do it with West Ham, was incredible.

My dreams were surpassed by what happened two seasons ago and I’m so happy to have done 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 will miss all my teammates and staff, as well as the supporters.

West Ham will always be a part of my life and I will remember it with fondness and lots of love. I have become a better young man and player because of West Ham, so finally a huge thank you to the club!

See you soon.

Jeans