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Credit: Imago Alphonse Areola finished at West Ham United as goalkeeper’s wife hits out on social media Mon 25 May 2026 8:00, UK Alphonse Areola may have already played his final game for West Ham United, and it is certainly all ending on a sour note.It has been a season to forget for everyone at the London Stadium, with the Hammers now set to fight their way back to the Premier League in 2026-27, rather than compete in it.The Irons have been a complete failure from top to bottom, with Nuno Espirito Santo and his team unable to avoid relegation on the final day, thanks to Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Everton in North London.With Mads Hermansen given the nod for the final-day win over Leeds United on Sunday, 24 May, though, Areola could be heading for the West Ham exit doors much quicker than anticipated. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom. VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB Alphonse Areola won’t be able to come back from social media outburstThe goalkeeper’s partner has made her feelings extremely clear about the situation this season, lashing out on Instagram in multiple messages to the club, hierarchy and multiple managers at the London Stadium.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Marrion Areola has sarcastically thanked both Graham Potter and Nuno for their roles in the club’s demise, slamming the decision to drop the player.She also blames the current manager for Areola not being picked for France’s 2026 World Cup squad, but with the mistakes that he’s capable of, Didier Deschamps is well within his rights not to choose him.🚨 Marion Areola, femme d’Alphonse 🥶🥶 :« D’un trophée à la relégation. Et pas de Coupe du Monde cette année, merci coach Nuno. »(IG) pic.twitter.com/IspNuAzGeP— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) May 25, 2026 View Tweet The online messages only add more drama to the current circus-state of West Ham.
It would appear that Areola’s family want a move away for him, and a divide is being created behind the scenes.How much do West Ham need to raise after relegation?It is believed that the Hammers will need to raise at least £100million after their relegation to the Championship for the first time since 2012 was confirmed.Areola has long been linked with a move away, but he’s unlikely to make much money, even if another club is open to giving him a chance to impress.The likes of Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville and Taty Castellanos all have uncertain futures, though the captain is determined to take West Ham back to the Premier League.Nuno’s future isn’t even solved heading into the summer window. The hierarchy has an extremely difficult task on their hands over the coming weeks, and they have nobody to blame but themselves. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.
