That settles that.
Darren Randolph was linked with a transfer following his displays at Euro 2016. West Ham were reportedly ready to accept bids worth £2m for the 29-year-old, and Southampton were understood to be interested in signing him.
However, The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper has signed a new four-year deal with the Hammers, ending any speculation that he would be leaving the London club this summer.
“It has gone better than I could have ever expected at West Ham since I joined last summer, playing as many games as I did and then starting for Ireland in the Play-off and at Euro 2016,” Randolph told the club’s website.
“Signing a new contract means I want to stay here for a long time and be part of what is going on with the club, moving into a new stadium and a new training ground – it’s all very positive and exciting.”
Randolph wasn’t the club’s first-choice ‘keeper last season, featuring in the cup games as Adrian was preferred in the Premier League. However, the Irish international has said West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has given him assurances that he will compete for the starting spot next season.
“I spoke to the manager and I know we both have the opportunity to work towards that No1 position, which was part of the reason I was happy to sign a new contract. It is good to know I have the manager’s backing and it certainly helps my confidence to know he believes in what I can do.”
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