What happened. West Ham allowed Freddie Potts to join Club Brugge in one of the summer's more surprising pieces of business. Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole has backed the player he calls his 'adopted son' to impress in Belgium.

Cole says Potts could one day return to the London Stadium
Cole referred to Potts as his 'adopted son'
Potts' progress is being closely followed by the former Hammer

Potts now looks to make his mark in Belgium, with a possible West Ham return in his future.

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