LONDON, Sept 10 — West Ham United have secured the return of Łukasz Fabiański, handing the experienced goalkeeper a one-year contract just months after his summer departure.
The 40-year-old, who left the Hammers at the end of last season after making more than 200 appearances in seven years at the club, was brought back as manager Graham Potter looked to reinforce a shaky goalkeeping department.
Fabiański’s comeback follows the exit of Wes Foderingham to Cypriot side Aris Limassol, which left West Ham with only Mads Hermansen and Alphonse Areola as senior options. Both have struggled to provide consistency, with the team conceding a league-high number of goals at the start of the campaign.
Potter said Fabiański’s qualities went beyond his ability on the pitch. “Lukasz is not only a high-level goalkeeper but also a professional who commands respect,” the West Ham boss noted. “He knows the club, he cares for it, and he sets standards that are vital for the younger players.”
The Pole had originally departed in May when his contract expired, alongside teammates Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings. His return marks a rare reversal but one that reflects West Ham’s urgent need for stability ahead of this weekend’s London derby with Tottenham Hotspur.
Fabiański, who has also played for Arsenal and Swansea during his Premier League career, is expected to be involved immediately as the club seeks to halt its defensive slump.
West Ham’s hierarchy hope that the goalkeeper’s familiarity with the club and leadership presence will help settle a side searching for balance under their new manager.
