West Ham midfielder refuses to rule out playing for another club next season.
Ahead of the season, West Ham were said to have “won” the transfer window. On paper, their business was excellent, making some massive signings but, in reality, it’s not clicked yet.
Whether that’s down to the recruitment or the manager remains to be seen, but it’s been a horrific start to the campaign for the Irons.
While the majority of signings have obviously claimed they’re extremely happy in East London, the fact that Carlos Soler is on loan makes his situation slightly complicated. There’s no buy option or clause in his contract, but if he proves to be a useful asset then the Hammers may choose to push ahead with a deal.
However, the Spaniard has not ruled out the possibility that he could return to PSG, or even his former club Valencia, at the end of his loan spell. “We haven’t talked about objectives. It’s a very new and long-term project. It’s a bit abstract because in football you have to think a lot about the present, get results and play well,” Soler told Marca.
“But we have a lot of new players, a new coach, a new philosophy. Few clubs manage to get it right from the start.”
“In my case, I’m going to stay for a year, and I don’t know what will happen when the season is over. But I was seduced by the idea of facing this change, fighting every weekend to get into the eleven and West Ham was the best option.”
“I’ll never close the door because I consider myself Valencian and Valencianista. I love Valencia and I usually spend my days off here,” he continued.
“You never know the twists and turns that football can take. But of course, at some point, I would like to return. Now I’m focused on West Ham and then I have a contract with PSG.”
Soler enjoyed 7 successful years at Valencia, and it’s where he enjoyed his best form. If he isn’t able to recreate that in claret and blue then a return home may be best for him.