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    Post  Campo Thu 30 Jan 2014, 2:07 pm

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    West Ham United are pleased to announce the signing of Ivory Coast international Abdul Razak on a short-term contract.
    The 21-year-old is a highly-rated midfielder who began his career with Manchester City and most recently played for Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala.
    Razak, who made his Premier League debut at 18, will add athleticism and ability to Sam Allardyce's squad.
    The midfielder was born in the city of Bouaké, which is also called home by his former Manchester City team-mates Yaya and Kolo Toure, before moving to England as a boy.
    He quickly established himself in City's Development Squad before forcing himself into Roberto Mancini's plans, making a first-team debut at 18 in a Premier League fixture with West Bromwich Albion on 5 February 2011.
    A maiden start arrived in September of the same year, when Razak helped City to a 2-0 League Cup third-round win over Birmingham City. He also featured in subsequent victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal in the same competition.
    The youngster joined Anzhi, initially on loan, in September 2013, and made eleven appearances for the Russian side in all competitions, including two starts against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League.
    At international level, Razak has been capped five times by Ivory Coast since making his senior debut in a 3-0 friendly win in Austria in November 2012. He also started the Elephants' 2-2 group-stage draw with Algeria at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
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    Post  RichB Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:12 pm

    Given what Sam said last night about the squad being complete I wonder who he will leave out or if we have moved someone on?
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    Post  Blakey Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:44 pm

    According to young Jack, he's been signed on loan for a trial period till the end of the season with an option to buy. One for the future apparently
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    Post  Admin Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:50 pm

    Lets hope he dont mean One for the coco pops next season kind of future
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    Post  Arran H Thu 30 Jan 2014, 5:09 pm

    I believe that As he is only 21 he does not need to be registered as part of the 25man squad as players 21 or below don't matter so no player should miss out because of this signing Very Happy 

    Could be a good player but I do remember he had a poor loan spell at Portsmouth a couple of years ago
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    Post  Hungry Hammer 66 Thu 30 Jan 2014, 5:16 pm

    21 year old made 29 senior appearances ( inc internationals) no goals,
    Can only hope he is a young Claude Makelele type !!!
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    Post  Charlie Ham Thu 30 Jan 2014, 5:26 pm

    Not going to set the team alight for the rest of the season then.
    Don't see the point of signing him.
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    Post  Tony P Thu 30 Jan 2014, 6:30 pm

    He was loaned out by Man City when he was (initally) 18 years of age to Portsmouth, Brighton and Charlton. Then was loaned to Anzhi. Signed permanently in 2013

    He is not a goalscoring midfield player. He is a deep-lying midfield player. Strong with good passing ability

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    Bye bye Alou Diarra
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    Post  alfiehammer Sun 27 Apr 2014, 6:43 pm

    hasn't set the world on fire since joining has he  Abdul Razak signs 3953004961 
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    Post  Admin Sun 27 Apr 2014, 6:46 pm

    scratch
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    Post  Tony P Sun 27 Apr 2014, 10:53 pm

    He's gone
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    Post  Hungry Hammer 66 Mon 28 Apr 2014, 12:14 pm

    Another shrewd and savvy bit of business then  Abdul Razak signs 2723394577
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    Post  JulianDicksLeftKnee Tue 29 Apr 2014, 6:27 pm

    Depends what we shelled out in wages and signing on/agent fees really. Better to take a player on loan, look at him in the development squad rather than signing to a contract.

    Shrewd, yes because it hasn't worked out so no lost a huge investment. Astute too. Hindsight is a wonderful tool and I am sure if it was bottled the Dave's would buy it-along with every single other person on the planet.

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