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title: "West Ham offer new contract to Hammer of the Year"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2026-07-21T12:00:00Z"
modified: "2026-07-21T12:00:00Z"
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# West Ham offer new contract to Hammer of the Year

**West Ham United have offered Konstantinos Mavropanos a new contract as the club attempt to keep their Hammer of the Year for the Championship promotion campaign.**

The Hammers want the Greece international to follow captain Jarrod Bowen by committing his immediate future to the club.

[The West Ham Way reports](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2026/07/21/eager-exwhuemployee-west-ham-offer-new-deal-to-mavropanos/) that a proposal is now on the table. Mavropanos is expected to decide whether to accept it during the coming weeks.

The proposed deal would reportedly extend his stay and include a significant promotion bonus. An agreed release mechanism could also become active if West Ham fail to return to the Premier League at the first attempt.

> MAJOR BREAKING: West Ham have offered Konstantinos Mavropanos a new deal to remain at the club.\
> \
> The club are eager for the Hammer of the Year to remain and get the club back to the Premier League. His new contract will reflect this.[@ExWHUEmployee](https://x.com/ExWHUEmployee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/zfFfomhOuY](https://t.co/zfFfomhOuY)
>
> — Central (@WestHam\_Central) [July 21, 2026](https://x.com/WestHam_Central/status/2079477422320226375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## West Ham push to secure Mavropanos new contract

Mavropanos joined West Ham from Stuttgart on a five-year contract in August 2023, leaving his current terms due to expire in June 2028. His performances last season earned him the 2025/26 Hammer of the Year award.

The defender has attracted interest from clubs in England and across Europe following West Ham’s relegation. Arsenal have been linked with a possible reunion, while German clubs have also monitored his position.

However, West Ham view the 28-year-old as an important figure in their attempt to secure immediate promotion. His experience and physical qualities should make him one of the leading centre-backs in the Championship.

Mavropanos underlined his importance by scoring the equaliser during West Ham’s [1-1 pre-season draw with Southend United](https://readwestham.com/2026/07/18/west-ham-held-by-southend-as-mavropanos-rescues-pre-season-draw/). He powered Jarrod Bowen’s corner into the roof of the net shortly before half-time.

Keeping Mavropanos would give Nuno Espírito Santo a proven defensive leader during a demanding 46-game campaign. His acceptance would also provide another important sign that West Ham’s senior players believe in the promotion project.