West Ham re-sign goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski | OneFootball

Lukasz Fabianski has made a shock return to West Ham, only months after leaving the club at the end of last season.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper called time on his Hammers career in the summer after seven years of service. However, he has now signed back on at the London Stadium.

During his first spell in East London, the former Poland international racked up 216 appearances, claimed the Hammer of the Year award in 2019, and was part of the side that lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023.

His signing comes as Graham Potter looks to strengthen his goalkeeping options. Wes Foderingham’s move to Aris Limassol left only Alphonse Areola and new signing Mads Hermansen available, prompting the club to turn to a trusted and experienced figure. Fabianski’s know-how and long-standing connection with West Ham make him a natural fit to steady the squad once again.

Speaking to the club's media team, Fabianski said:  “I’m really, really, really happy to be back because this Club obviously means a lot for me and the people at this Club as well. Seeing them again, it felt nice and beautiful.

“I’ve always been, and I will be for sure, a player who is always putting the team above my personal goals. I think then maybe people see me as a good person to be around, a good person to have in the team in terms of what I bring and so it’s not only about me, it’s about the team.

“I’m here to support, to keep the standards high. I have huge experience as well, so I think it can be useful. For sure, I’ll continue to work the way I’ve always been doing, which is always hopefully at a good level but, at the same time, I understand that my role is completely different.”