One player who was missing from West Ham’s U-21s recent 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest was Brazilian defender Luizão who according to an exclusive from EXWHUEmployee has officially parted ways with West Ham United following the termination of his contract, marking the end of a frustrating stint in East London.
Signed from São Paulo in January 2023, Luizão arrived with promise but failed to make a single senior appearance for the Hammers during his two-and-a-half-year stay.
Despite featuring regularly for the club’s academy side—accumulating 45 appearances and four goals—Luizão never broke into the first team. A recent loan move in January 2025 to Polish team Pogon Szczecin failed to develop into a permanent move.
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Luizao has had his West Ham contract terminated
The 23 year-old’s exit comes as West Ham look to reshape their squad options. Luizão’s departure frees up space for the new crop of Hammers academy talent, while the player himself will seek a fresh start elsewhere—ideally at a club willing to offer the opportunities that eluded him in England.
Unfortunately for the player, it was never going to work out following snubs by David Moyes, Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter.