**West Ham United star Crysencio Summerville turned down a summer move to Nottingham Forest.**
According to [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6600877/2025/09/08/crysencio-summerville-west-ham-loyal/), the 23-year-old believes he has ‘unfinished business’ at the London Stadium and is ready to fight for his place.
Summerville hasn’t had a chance to prove himself at West Ham since joining the club from Leeds United in a deal worth around £25 million plus add-ons in the summer of 2024.
His debut campaign was prematurely ended after he suffered a serious hamstring injury in Graham Potter’s first game in charge of West Ham.
The Hammers were dealt a double whammy as they went on to lose 2-1 against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, while Summerville spent eight months on the sidelines.
That was the longest injury of his career, one he claims was the biggest test for his body and mentality.
He only managed 19 Premier League appearances last season, starting just seven games. But he’s now ready to show what he’s truly capable of.
Forest wanted Summerville to replace Anthony Elanga, who completed a £52m move to Newcastle United over the summer.
[Despite his injury woes](https://westhamblog.co.uk/posts/crysencio-summerville-undergoes-surgery-will-miss-start-of-next-season/), the Tricky Trees were ready to bring him to City Ground.
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund also tested the waters by asking about a potential loan deal, but Summerville made it clear that he wanted to stay at West Ham.
Rather than jumping ship early on, the dazzling Netherlands youth international wanted to repay the faith West Ham had shown during his recovery.
Interestingly, he marked his return from injury with an eight-minute cameo in the 3-0 win against Forest.
He only needed two minutes to make an impact, setting up Jarrod Bowen to break the deadlock. He also won a penalty, which was converted by Lucas Paqueta four minutes later.
West Ham have been crying out for a player of Summerville’s calibre – someone who can make things happen with his dribbling skills, energy, and pace.
His return has already been a huge boost to Potter, whose future at West Ham is far from secure.