Kurt Zouma is apparently set for a move to United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli on a free transfer.
Zouma has a year left on his contract with West Ham United, and as such they have allowed him to exit the club without requesting any transfer fee.
The Hammers are willing to let him go for free, as it would save them a significant amount, given Shabab Al-Ahli are ready to pay his wage in the final year of his contract.
Kurt Zouma To Shabab Al-Ahli
Reports indicate that Kurt Zouma has agreed personal terms with the Dubai-based club and he will now travel to the Middle East to undergo medical and to finalize his move.
Zouma was appointed as captain of West Ham United by erstwhile Hammers boss David Moyes, following the exit of Declan Rice to Arsenal in the summer of 2023.
Kurt Zouma made 39 appearances for the London-based club in the 2023/24 season, scoring 3 goals and providing no assists across all competitions.
West Ham United have already strengthened at center-back this summer, with the signing of Max Kilman from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Zouma will become the 9 player to leave West Ham United this summer, having already witnessed the exit of Flynn Downes, Saïd Benrahma, Thilo Kehrer, Nathan Trott, Ben Johnson, Joseph Anang, Divin Mubama, Angelo Ogbonna.
Kalvin Phillips also left the Hammers at the end of the 2023/24 season, after the expiration of his loan deal with the club, with the Englishman returning to his parent club, Manchester City.
Who Is Kurt Zouma?
He is a French professional footballer who plays for and captains Premier League club West Ham United, but is on the verge of joining Shabab Al-Ahli.
His Personal Information?
Zouma was born on October 27, 1994, in Lyon, France. He has an older brother, Lionel, who is also a footballer and he plays for French club FC Bourgoin-Jallieu.
Kurt Zouma also has a younger brother, Lindsay Yoan Zouma, who plays as a defender for Poole Town, on loan from Southern League Premier Division South club Havant & Waterlooville.
The former Chelsea man is said to be one of six children, birthed by his parents.
Kurt Zouma And Sandra
Kurt is married to wife Sandra, and the pair are believed to have tied the knot since 2012.
Zouma and Sandra’s love affair began during their teenage years in Lyon, France, where they both grew up.
Their relationship has continued to experience remarkable growth, as the pair look utterly smitten in love.
They have five children together, with their names relatively unknown to the public.
Their youngest child was born in July 2023 and not much is known about the baby as earlier indicated, although Kurt Zouma occasionally shares a peek into his fatherhood experiences via his social media accounts.
Kurt Zouma is a French citizen but he also has roots with the African nation, Central African Republic.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
He has represented several clubs in his career thus far, including; Saint-Étienne, Stoke City, Everton, and Chelsea.
Kurt Zouma Career Stats
The former Chelsea man has made 401 club career appearances thus far, scoring 23 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Kurt has made 11 appearances for France, scoring 1 goal and providing no assist.
Kourt Zouma’s Salary At West Ham United Alongside His Net Worth, And Market Value
Kurt Zouma apparently earns about €130,000 at West Ham United, while his net worth is estimated to be between €3 million – €6 million.
Based on Transfermkt, his market value is €25 million and he has had a relatively successful career winning some notable trophies, including; 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 UEFA Conference League, and 2 Premier League titles.
