The victory now puts West Ham in a very exclusive club. They are one of just two teams in London to have won a major European trophy – the other being Chelsea, who have won both the Champions League and the Europa League.

Several West Ham United fans took to Twitter to express their joy of winning their first European trophy – however, some saw it as a bittersweet moment, as it could be the last time we see Declan Rice in the claret and blue. Here’s what the Hammers massive had to say.

What did the fans say on Twitter?

I’m in absolute bits (good bits, but bits) ⚒️

— Warren Belcher (@ermate) June 7, 2023

AM I DREAMING PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME

— Harry (@_harrybailey) June 7, 2023

When’s the parade !!!?????

— Russell Carter ⚒ (@RC4HL) June 7, 2023

Where is everyone that wrote us off?

— Dean 🦂 (@dean_444) June 8, 2023

Unbelievable have no words

— Brendan pardoe (@westhambren) June 7, 2023

Pretty bubbles in the airrrrr 👏🫧

— NATAMA (@NatamaDoly) June 8, 2023

West Ham United vs Fiorentina match report

After a tense first half where neither team could break down the other, the game began to open up in the second half. A handball in the Fiorentina area was picked up and penalised by VAR – Said Benrahma slammed the subsequent penalty home to give the Hammers the lead.

Despite this, Fiorentina were quick to respond. A smart finish from Giacomo Bonaventura, just five minutes later, put I Gigliati back on level terms.

In the dying embers of the game, as the match looked to peter out to extra time and penalties, Jarrod Bowen made an intelligent run through the middle of the park and picked up a pass from Lucas Paqueta. With just the ‘keeper to beat, he slotted the ball home – sending the Irons fans into raptures.