James Ward-Prowse finally breaks silence with emotional message to all West Ham fans after being ‘told he has no future’ under Nuno
James Ward-Prowse has finally spoken out following reports that he has no future at West Ham United under new head coach Nuno Espírito Santo.
The midfielder, who joined the Hammers from Southampton in 2023, has endured a turbulent time in East London. Despite moments of quality, Ward-Prowse has struggled to nail down a consistent role and was recently left out of Nuno’s matchday squad — a clear indication that he is not part of the Portuguese coach’s long-term plans.
In an emotional message shared with West Ham supporters, Ward-Prowse addressed the situation with honesty and gratitude.
“To the West Ham fans — I’ve given everything I have for this shirt. I came here to help, to lead and to win for this club and the supporters. Hearing that I’m not in the manager’s plans is painful, but I respect the process and the people trying to put the team right. I’m proud of every minute I’ve played at the London Stadium, and I thank you for your support in good times and bad. If this chapter ends here, I’ll leave with no regrets — only gratitude. If there’s another opportunity to wear this shirt again, I’ll take it. Until then, I wish the lads and the club every success.”
Ward-Prowse’s message struck a chord with many supporters, who admired both his professionalism and the humility in his words. Fans quickly took to social media to express their disappointment at the possibility of losing one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders and set-piece specialists.
The England international’s future is now the subject of growing speculation. Several clubs have already been linked with a move for him, including the possibility of a return to Southampton, while others in the Premier League and Championship are said to be monitoring the situation.
For West Ham, the decision reflects Nuno Espírito Santo’s determination to reshape the squad in his image. Since his arrival, the manager has promised bold changes in order to impose his style of play, and Ward-Prowse appears to be among the high-profile players affected by that vision.
Whether Ward-Prowse stays to fight for his place or moves on in January remains to be seen, but his heartfelt message has underlined one thing: he leaves behind deep respect for the fans, regardless of what the future holds.