West Ham United prepares for Championship opener after relegation

West Ham United prepares for its Championship season opener following relegation from the Premier League. The club is seeking to rebuild unity after a period of player turnover, high wages, and boardroom instability.

Captain Jarrod Bowen has confirmed his decision to remain with the club despite interest from several Champions League teams. Bowen stated that staying to attempt to lead the team back to the top flight was a decision driven by personal conviction rather than external influences from family or club ownership.

Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who has reclaimed his position as the first-choice shot-stopper, expressed a sense of purpose regarding the upcoming campaign. Hermansen emphasized the club's ambition to return to the Premier League immediately, stating, “We are West Ham, we are the biggest club in the league and we want to show that we are going straight back up.”