Angelo Ogbonna: 'West Ham is like a community, like a family'
"I never expected to remain here for so long," a grinning Angelo Ogbonna admits about his time at West Ham United. The 35-year-old is into his ninth season in east London, having initially signed a four-year contract when joining from Juventus in 2015, and remains an integral part of David Moyes's squad despite his advancing years. Ogbonna has always been a dependable figure for West Ham, renowned for his ability to read the Game and for his crunch in the tackle. The Italian's strength of character was epitomised by his brilliant comeback from a career-threatening ACL injury sustained in November 2021 that saw him spring up from the treatment table to aid the Hammers' Europa Conference League triumph last season. That stunning June night in Prague, which saw West Ham end their 43-year wait for a trophy by beating Fiorentina 2-1, was the "icing on the cake" as far as Ogbonna's concerned - the Italian having played a key role in the club's ascensi...