Experienced West Ham goalkeeper David Martin has signed a one-year contract extension until June 2022.
The 35-year-old, a boyhood Claret and Blue supporter, has extended a stay at the London Stadium having signed on a free transfer at the start of the 2019/20 campaign.
Son of Hammers favourite, Alvin, the stopper has become a mainstay in the club both on the playing side and in a coaching capacity.
Confirmed by the club’s official website, as cited by West Ham United on Twitter, Martin will be an Iron at least until the end of the upcoming 2021/22 season.
Twitter: We are pleased to announce that David Martin has signed a one-year contract extension until June 2022!
(@WestHam)
Within the confirmation, it is confirmed that the former England Under 19 international will continue to deputise for Lukasz Fabianski and Darren Randolph, whilst also mentoring the young ‘keepers.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the calibre of the first-choice duo, Martin failed to make a single appearance in David Moyes’ side during 2020/21.
The London-born ace does hold a special place in Hammers hearts, however, after an emotional debut for the club when keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory against Chelsea in November 2019.
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This is a win, win situation for the Irons, albeit possible Martin could find himself even further down the pecking order should the Sam Johnstone speculation come to fruition.
Either way, as a popular figure around the camp and as a player who has experienced the highs and lows – Martin certainly has the wherewithal to offer a hand to the likes of Jacob Knightbridge and Joshua Reach.
