Southend sign West Ham defender Oyebade on loan
BBC Sport · 2026-07-03 · archive
Southend United sign teenage defender Rayan Oyebade on a season-long loan from Championship side West Ham.
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West Ham United defender Rayan Oyebade has completed a temporary move to Southend United for the duration of the current campaign. The teenage prospect joins the Shrimpers on a loan agreement intended to provide him with consistent exposure to senior competitive football. Having developed within the Hammers' youth ranks, the young defender heads to the Essex-based club to gain valuable experience and further his professional growth. The Championship side has sanctioned the arrangement to allow Oyebade to test himself in a senior environment. West Ham will continue to monitor the defender’s progress throughout his entire tenure away from the club.
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