West Ham have re-signed 40-year-old goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski on a one-year deal, just weeks after he left the club upon the expiry of his contract. Fabianski, who made 215 appearances over seven seasons, will provide cover for Alphonse Areola and Mads Hermansen.
The Polish international's return comes after third-choice goalkeeper Wes Foderingham joined Cypriot side Aris Limassol on a permanent transfer. Fabianski, a former Hammer of the Year winner, said he is 'really, really happy to be back' and understands his role is now mainly to support the squad.
Fabianski will initially serve as third-choice goalkeeper, but both Areola and Hermansen have struggled for form this season. Hermansen, a £20 million summer signing from Leicester, conceded eight goals in his first two appearances and was dropped after a poor display against Chelsea.
Areola also struggled in a Carabao Cup loss to Wolves, though Hermansen returned to keep a clean sheet in West Ham's first league win of the season, a 3-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.
