West Ham United’s anticipated deal for Saïd Benrahma has fallen through, the club has confirmed. The collapse of the transfer is due to administrative issues, with Olympique Lyonnais (OL) stating that West Ham failed to complete the necessary paperwork with FIFA. Despite multiple reminders and ongoing phone conversations, the required administration was not fulfilled.
OL’s official statement highlighted the lack of completion on West Ham’s part, which has led to the termination of the deal. The specifics of the administrative discrepancies were not disclosed, but the emphasis was on West Ham’s responsibility to meet FIFA’s transfer requirements.
The breakdown of this transfer is a significant setback for West Ham, who were looking to bolster their squad with the acquisition of Benrahma. The club has not released further details on the matter or their next steps following the unsuccessful transfer.