Carlos Soler, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain to West Ham United, likely realized he needed a fresh start this summer to secure regular playing time. Watching Spain win the UEFA Euro 2024 title may have further motivated him to get back on La Roja’s radar.
Several clubs expressed interest in Soler during the summer transfer window, but it was West Ham who secured his loan move on the final day. The 27-year-old midfielder has made 13 appearances so far for a West Ham team currently struggling in 14th place in the Premier League.
In October,Claret and Hugh reported that the deal is strictly a loan, with no obligation for West Ham to buy. A senior official at London Stadium confirmed, “Soler is just here on loan with absolutely no obligation for us to buy.”
Given his high wages and the significant fee PSG would demand, any deal exceeding £1 million would require board approval, making a permanent transfer unlikely.
Carlos Soler remains cautious about his future
Carlos Soler
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Soler won’t stay at PSG,so his future is up in the air as to where he’ll play long-term. Nonetheless, for now, he’s relishingthe opportunity to play in London and for a Premier League club, but his remarks do sound like someone who wants to stay with the Hammers long-term.
“I want to keep gaining confidence, playing matches and minutes, which is what I like and what makes me happy,”Soler told Diario AS. “Living in a city like London is also magnificent. Paris, imagine that, Valencia, I won’t even mention… But I am very happy here, honestly.”
“In the end, I came here on loan for a year to seize the opportunity. Playing in the Premier League, which may sound cliché, but it’s true, is something I’ve wanted since I was a child, and I’m enjoying it. I’m really liking it. Beyond that, I can’t tell you anything else.”
Fichajes reports that Real Sociedadare already planning for the upcoming summer transfer window, with Carlos Soler emerging as a potential target. However, the La Liga club faces amajor challenge.
PSGhave reportedly set Soler’s price at around €20 million, which exceeds Real Sociedad’s current budget. The Spanish club’s management are hoping to negotiate a lower fee, taking advantage of Soler’s limited role in PSG’s plans.