“From Regular Starter to Benchwarmer: You Won’t Believe What Said Benrahma Feels After Leaving West Ham This Summer!”
Said Benrahma departed West Ham United during the summer transfer window after nearly four years at the London Stadium. Following his exit, the winger shared an emotional farewell message to West Ham fans.
The French club Lyon agreed to pay West Ham £12 million for Benrahma (BBC), a move that many Hammers supporters welcomed, especially given his lackluster performance in his final months with the team.
Despite his struggles, the 29-year-old showed flashes of brilliance during his time with West Ham, most notably scoring a crucial penalty in the Europa Conference League final, which helped the team secure victory.
However, it can be argued that Benrahma never fully realized his potential at West Ham. Had he stayed, he might have thrived under Julen Lopetegui’s management, who could have given him more creative freedom.
Since making his move to Lyon permanent, Benrahma has played only two matches and has yet to contribute any goals or assists. He was even left out of the squad for their recent match against Marseille, indicating that things are not going well for him.
Reports from L’Equipe suggest that Benrahma is unhappy with his lack of playing time at Lyon and feels he may have “downgraded” by leaving West Ham. Lyon has had a rocky start, winning just one of their first five league games, which parallels West Ham’s own struggles.
It appears that Benrahma’s decision to join Lyon may not have been the best choice after all. Under David Moyes, Benrahma never fully thrived, and it seems he has continued to struggle for form in France. Some reports suggest he may regret leaving West Ham and wonder if he would have found more success under Lopetegui.
Could a return to West Ham ever happen? It seems unlikely at this point.
