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title: "West Ham fans react as Alaves linked with move for flop Roberto"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2020/02/09/west-ham-fans-react-as-alaves-linked-with-move-for-flop-roberto/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2020-02-09T20:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-02-09T20:00:00Z"
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# West Ham fans react as Alaves linked with move for flop Roberto

West Ham flop Roberto is being linked with a permanent move to Spanish side Alaves, according to reports from [Gasteizhoy](https://www.gasteizhoy.com/garitano-alaves-sergio-fernandez/).

The goalkeeper is currently on loan at the Spanish side after a dismal spell with West Ham that saw him concede, on average, more than a goal a game as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roberto/profil/spieler/37403).

Roberto faced criticism from a lot of fans and pundits alike, with many [blaming](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-ace-roberto-told-20954437)the goalkeeper for West Ham’s poor run of form that saw them slide down the Premier League table.

Now, according to[reports from Spain](https://www.gasteizhoy.com/garitano-alaves-sergio-fernandez/), Roberto could be moving to Alaves on a permanent deal, with Alaves sporting director Sergio Fernandez revealing how pleased he has been with the goalkeeper and that he is already hopeful of a signing the player this summer. All this has happened without Roberto even [making his debut](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roberto/profil/spieler/37403)for the club.

Several West Ham fans reacted to the news, with many being very happy about the potential permanent departure of Roberto.

> Twitter: @westham\_gossip @gasteizhoy You wait until he starts playing for them 🥅⚽️🤛 (@2207hammer)

> Twitter: @westham\_gossip @gasteizhoy He must be amazing at filling up water bottles and collecting the bibs….. (@One\_Bobby\_Moore)

> Twitter: @westham\_gossip @gasteizhoy We should pay them to take him (@IanFdt)

> Twitter: @westham\_gossip @gasteizhoy Only for free? And the problem is? It’s a decent offer! (@AndyJPhipps)

> Twitter: @westham\_gossip @gasteizhoy Hahahahaha. Crazy. (@WesthamVan1)