West Ham youngster Ben Johnson has signed a new long term contract with the club
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him at the London Stadium until 2022, and the right-back says he’s delighted to have signed on the dotted line:
“It’s great. First of all, I want to thank God for blessing me with this opportunity, to be playing football at this massive club. Extending my stay here is fantastic news for me and my family.”
Fans on Twitter are happy to see Johnson commit his future to the Hammers:
Well deserved hopefully he’ll get more first team chances soon #Johnson2022 https://t.co/ZvF2ZMkGhw
— Ryan Horn (@Horn_Ryan97) 20 March 2019
???? well done mate! One of us! #COYI
— JB (@BurchettJason) 20 March 2019
Get in
— A Pint Of Banter (@apointofbanter) 20 March 2019
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— West Ham United News (@WestHam_fl) 20 March 2019
Academy of Football ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/S4nDS0Mdna
— Connor? (@SpiffingAFK) 20 March 2019
Man like Johnson #WHUFC https://t.co/x8Kf6k7Wuw
— calum vango (@calumv89) 20 March 2019
New funding for the WSL next season and Ben Johnson signing a new contract! What a great start to the day! #COYI
— Michelle (@MichelleIrons10) 20 March 2019
Big congratulations to Ben Johnson for signing his new 3 year deal with West Ham. Showed serious potential against Man City. Lets hope we see a lot more of him in the near future #COYI pic.twitter.com/8b5C1XTbgb
— West Ham Fan TV (@westhamfantv) 20 March 2019
Johnson made his senior debut against Manchester City back in February. It was a baptism of fire for the teenager, having to play out of position at left-back.
He did an admirable job as part of a West Ham team that defended very well at the Etihad Stadium, with only a penalty from Sergio Aguero separating the two sides.
Johnson’s next task will be to build on his solitary appearance for the first team and try to emulate Declan Rice who has established himself as a regular starter under manager Manuel Pellegrini.
