SpotlightSky SportsUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Bowen: I'll do whatever it takes to get West Ham back up
West Ham's captain chose the Championship over Europe, driven by a nagging 'what if'.


J. Bowen
player
Age
29
Club
West Ham
Contract
Extended to 2026/27, expires 2030
Last season
9 goals, 11 assists in PL
What happened. Jarrod Bowen has committed his future to West Ham despite relegation, signing a contract adjustment to stay through 2026/27.
- Bowen visited owner Daniel Kretinsky in Prague for honest talks.
- He says family didn't influence his decision to stay.
- West Ham lost Fernandes and Summerville but kept their talisman.
“As long as West Ham get back to the PL, I don't care how we do it.”
— Jarrod Bowen
Bowen aims to lead West Ham's immediate return to the Premier League.
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