West Ham United youngster Krisztián Hegyi has revealed he will go out on loan in the summer.
The goalkeeper joined the Hammers’ youth system from Hungarian side Szombathelyi Haladás in 2019. He’s been part of their U21 side since 2021 and was given the captain’s armband earlier this season.
A year ago, the 20-year-old signed an extension at West Ham and his current deal is until 2025. David Moyes has included the stopper in the squad on several occasions this season but hasn’t handed him his senior debut yet.
Nemzeti Sport interviewed the Hungary U21 international, where he was asked if he’s satisfied with his progress at the London club.
“I am ready for a loan contract, my club thinks so too, so there may be an opportunity for that in the summer. Needless to say, I’m really looking forward to it!” he said.
The West Ham U21 captain believes a loan move to the lower division English club would be vital for his growth and development. Hegyi made this claim when asked what will be the next step in his career.
“The best goalkeepers in the Premier League 2 can at best go on loan to the fourth or the third division, so this will probably be a reality,” Hegyi explained.
“In England, they believe that as a goalkeeper you have to go through your difficulties first. Keeping up in the English fourth tier is significantly more challenging than in the Championship, because there are many more passes, the game is rougher and the pitches are of poorer quality.”
“They say that this is a mentally difficult period, but you have to experience this before the even bigger tests of strength. A lot will depend on how the loan deal turns out, the first year spent in senior football will be a watershed in terms of how long it will take me to get to where I want to be.”
With Hegyi and West Ham in agreement that a loan move is needed for the Hungarian, they will now have to find the best suitable club for him.
