Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has told striker Armando Broja to move to West Ham in the summer, believing he would be the right fit for the club. The 20-year-old impressed in his debut Premier League season, spending it on loan at Southampton.
Under Ralph Hasenhuttl, the Albania international made 32 league appearances, scoring six and assisting once. His input helped guide the Saints to 15th by the end of the campaign, clear of any relegation concerns.
The Austrian manager was particularly full of praise for the youngster earlier this year, who had initially struggled to make his way into the first-team. However, once he found his feet, the boss said: “He’s a great threat. He has not had many poor games this season, and today he showed again how dangerous he can be for the opponent, and he’s very helpful for our game.”
