Fabrizio Romano drop bombshell: “Very excited” west ham star explains why he left West Ham after Kevin Nolan talks Graham potter is not happy about this

Fabrizio Romano Drop Bombshell: “Very Excited” West Ham Star Explains Why He Left West Ham After Kevin Nolan Talks – Graham Potter Is Not Happy About This
Fabrizio Romano can sensationally reveal that former West Ham prodigy Kamarai Swyer has opened up on his West Ham exit, citing a crucial intervention from newly appointed Northampton boss Kevin Nolan. The move has reportedly left West Ham’s head coach, Graham Potter, far from pleased.
Northampton Town wasted no time in securing the services of 22-year-old forward Kamarai Swyer, who was recently nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month. Former West Ham captain and assistant coach, Kevin Nolan, now at the helm of Northampton, swiftly contacted Swyer upon learning of his availability.
Nolan, who took charge of the Cobblers in December with the aim of transforming them from relegation battlers into a stable League One outfit, has made Swyer a central part of his plans. Swyer’s departure from West Ham on a permanent deal comes despite his outstanding form at Under-21 level, where he recorded more goals and assists than any other Hammers youngster – an impressive 18 goals and 10 assists.
“It feels amazing to be here,” Swyer told the official Northampton Town website. “I think obviously playing with the West Ham Under-21s, taking this next step to playing first-team football in a great league is really exciting.”
When pressed on his decision to sign a two-year deal at Sixfields, Swyer revealed that reuniting with a familiar face was paramount. “[Nolan] was one of the main reasons why I decided to come here. Having that relationship with him previously definitely helps coming into a different environment. The manager being a familiar face is good.”
Swyer, a versatile attacker capable of playing as a number ten or on either wing, emphasized his commitment to Nolan’s vision. “I’m definitely a versatile player. Anywhere I play, as a ten, off the left, off the right, I try and do the same things; play with energy, be creative, score goals, assists. That’s my game.”
He further expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “I am definitely very excited by the project. The conversations me and the gaffer have had, it’s been really good and it shows his ambitions for the season.”
The move comes as Swyer looks to prove himself in the EFL after a limited loan spell at Crawley Town in 2023/24, where he made just six league appearances. “I think that first loan [at Crawley] was a great learning experience,” he added. “I didn’t get the games I wanted at the time but nevertheless it was a great experience and I can use it moving forward.”
Kevin Nolan has publicly hailed Swyer’s potential, describing him as a player of “huge potential.” Nolan stated, “Kamarai is a talented young player with huge potential who I have worked with before. So, I know all about him. He’s hungry, technically gifted, he takes people on and is a good athlete who is a good size and has an excellent attitude. We’re excited to welcome him to the squad and look forward to working with him and to see him develop with us over the next two years.”
Nolan believes Northampton has signed Swyer at a crucial juncture in his career. “We think we are getting him at a good time. He is on an upward curve. He had a standout season in Premier League 2 last season, with eight goals and ten assists. The most number of goal involvements for any West Ham player. He is ready to challenge himself and to go to the next level and that is what we will work with him to help him achieve.”
This move has raised eyebrows at West Ham, particularly with Graham Potter reportedly unhappy about losing such a promising talent. While Potter has significant plans for young players like George Earthy and Ollie Scarles, the departures of key academy prospects like Swyer, along with the uncertain futures of Gideon Kodua and Callum Marshall, will undoubtedly be a point of contention as the summer transfer window progresses. Wycombe Wanderers are notably keen on securing Marshall after Kodua’s successful loan stint at Adams Park.