Mark Noble will be returning to West Ham UnitedAs sporting director for the new year.
The ex-West Ham midfielder who was forced to retire at the end last season will be officially returning to the east London club on the 2nd of January 2023.
Noble, 35, played for West Ham between 2004-2022 as a player. He made 550 appearances during his 18-year playing career.
Noble said: “I’m really happy to be coming back and can’t wait to get started. I’d like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity – it’s a great honour for me to take up this role at West Ham United.
“I’ve spent the last 24 years as a player here, first in the academy and then in the first team, and obviously have a deep knowledge and understanding of the club.
“In particular, the last two years, as my playing days began to naturally wind down, gave me a fantastic opportunity to really spend some time educating myself and gaining greater knowledge and understanding of the work that goes on behind the scenes. The club has made great strides in the last two years and I look forward to returning at this exciting time.
“I see it as a position that I can grow and develop in both personally and professionally. I believe the last two seasons were a time of great progress. I want us to keep moving in the right direction. I trust the board’s ambition and am eager to help build on the successes that have been achieved so far.
“I feel that it is a great opportunity for me to make a real contribution and help the club in a number of different ways, and I can promise everyone in the West Ham family that I will give it absolutely everything I have.
