This isn’t how I imagined ending the season.
Not with West Ham. Not with the Czech Republic. And certainly not with an injury.
I’m sorry we couldn’t give our fans the moments and results you deserved. That hurts me more than anything.
The good thing about football is that there’s always another challenge waiting. A new season is almost here, bringing a new opportunity to put things right.
For 12 years as a professional, I’ve been lucky enough to avoid a serious injury. Now I have to face a challenge I haven’t faced before. But everyone who knows me knows one thing.
I never give up!
This injury doesn’t change my mindset. If anything, it makes me even more determined. I’ll use these next few weeks/months to work, recover and come back stronger. As a player, as a teammate and as a person.
Since the season ended, I’ve only had one thing on my mind. West Ham United. This club means so much to me and I’m ready to do everything I can in helping get it back to where it belongs; to the English Premier League.
For the immediate future, I’ll support the boys off the pitch whilst I rehabilitate. Then once back, I’ll give everything I have on the pitch, fighting alongside the boys once again.
COYI!
As for the international team, I need some time to think about my future.
I’m deeply disappointed with how our World Cup campaign ended. I know we are capable of much more in every aspect than we showed, and that’s one of the biggest reasons why this disappointment is so difficult to accept.
Representing the Czech Republic has always been the greatest honour of my career. That’s why I don’t want to make any decision in the heat of the moment. I’ll take the time to reflect and decide what’s best for everyone.
One thing is certain.
I’ll be back.
Stronger. Hungrier. More determined than ever.
Thank you for standing by me through everything. Your support means more than words can say. ❤️
This is one of the hardest days of my football career.
I’m devastated for our fans, for everyone at the club and for what this means after 7 years in the club and in the Premier League.
You deserved better from us.
Thank you for standing with us even in the toughest moments.
I truly believe the West Ham family will stay united and loyal through this difficult time, just as you always have.
Now it’s on us to respond the right way, work harder than ever and fight to bring West Ham back where it belongs.
I will be FOREVER blowing bubbles, till I fade and die 🫶🏼⚒️
Now it hurts but I am 💯 percent sure first game of new season fans will be here again, London stadium will be full cheering for Claret and Blue army.
COYI
I beg , actually relegate us now .
I can’t stand no more big 6 bias and corrupt as fuck VAR , the other 14 just make up the numbers each year .
Can’t wait to celebrate a goal properly next season. ⚒️🫧
🙏 From this little guy to the best Czech scorer in the Premier League
Life has a way of delivering even the most surreal stories, and I am deeply honored to live mine. Huge thanks to everyone who helped me on the bumpy, yet exciting journey. Can't even describe how grateful I feel for what I've achieved. I am proud of my roots, and I’ll always give everything to make people in Czechia proud and happy.
☺️ To mark the occasion of breaking the Czech goalscoring record, I’m also excited to announce that my book will soon be available in English!
Stay tuned, 𝐒𝐔𝐊 ❤️⚒️🤍
Souček: “There's a huge motivation for me to save this situation. I know what it means to play for West Ham and to stay in the Premier League. I love this Club, it’s my home.”
At Upton Park in the 21st century, West Ham conceded five goals or more at home just once, yet it has happened eight times here in nine years at London Stadium.
@GeorgeRSimms
Signed from Forest in 2015 and changed everything. From utility man to poacher. First to score at London Stadium, hit 100 PL goal involvements, and became our PL record scorer. Crucial in West Ham’s European glory.
One of our greatest ever signings. Michail Antonio. Club legend.