David Sullivan has failed West Ham yet again as Konstantinos Mavropanos ‘set to leave’ this summer
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 17 April 2026 19:30, UK David Sullivan is set to have questions to answer from West Ham United fans yet again as centre-back Konstantinos Mavropanos is expected to leave this summer. However, an exit for him is now imminent this summer, with Florian Plettenberg revealing that he is “set to leave” the capital club, with West Ham now needing to plan without him. 🔄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 MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Konstantinos Mavropanos exit news highlights bigger issue at West HamMavropanos has been a key performer for West Ham in recent weeks, as his centre-back partnership with Axel Disasi has made the team significantly tougher to beat of late. The 28-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract at the London Stadium, but he is clearly keen to get out of West Ham even if they stay up, which is a damning reflection on the culture of the club.
They have stagnated under Sullivan’s guidance in recent years, and keeping hold of their best players has been a major difficulty at times. 🚨⚒️ EXCL | Konstantinos Mavropanos is set to leave West Ham this summer as he is seeking a new challenge. #WHUFC28 y/o has delivered top performances consistently over the past few months, attracting interest from both the Bundesliga and the Premier League.Borussia Dortmund… pic.twitter.com/LAm6i00olo— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 17, 2026 View Tweet Mavropanos’ desire to move away is yet another indicator that there is a lack of belief among the squad that the club can match their goals long-term, which has to fall at the owner’s door, and it is hard to shake the feeling that he has failed the fans yet again.West Ham must spend Mavropanos profit wiselyWest Ham signed Mavropanos from Stuttgart for around £15million back in 2023, and Plettenberg has already revealed that they are set to make a sizeable profit from his sale this summer. West Ham’s recruitment has left a lot to be desired in recent years, and the club hierarchy could go a long way to getting the fans back on side by committing a significant amount of money to find a top-quality replacement. ⚒️ 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.