Fans of West Ham United have aired that they would not like to see the club re-sign Marko Arnautovic if the opportunity arose.
On Wednesday night, @WestHam_Central posed the question over whether they would want the Austrian striker back at the London Stadium, which had many clear in their opinion.
Arnie back yes or no?
— West Ham (C)entral ? (@WestHam_Central) April 15, 2020
Leave him in china with his brother ???
— Terry (@tobigtocarry) April 15, 2020
Nope never. Once someone turns their back that’s it.
— JackSmith! (@smithy_jack1) April 15, 2020
No, go for Watkins
— Matt (@MattCrowe__) April 15, 2020
If the opportunity arose, would you ever want West Ham to re-sign Marko Arnautovic?Yes, he was quality for us
No, he was a toxic player
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After arriving from Stoke City in July 2017, the 30-year-old forward was a West Ham player for just two seasons before he departed for Shanghai SIPG in July 2019.
Many of the fans answering no to @WestHam_Central‘s question did so due to the way Arnautovic left the Irons, having forced his way out of the club (per The Guardian).
Had more than enough chances and blew it,no return ?????
— ade66-WHTID???? (@AWhtid) April 16, 2020
No chance! Thought he was bigger than the club! We don’t need a disruption in the changing room! Morale is so important!
— Dave ? Todd (@ToddyWHU) April 15, 2020
He disrespected the club and the fans. Grow a backbone?
— Austin Horvath (@IAmTheeAustin) April 16, 2020
Over my dead body, the snake.
— Fazzamania (@fazzamania) April 15, 2020
No way
— Marcus Rowswell? (@MarcusRowswell) April 15, 2020
No, he’s toxic. Would affect the dressing room
— Ant Weeks (@weetbix20) April 16, 2020
What do we think?
In his two seasons with the Hammers, Arnautovic bagged an impressive 22 goals and 12 assists in 65 appearances (per Transfermarkt), proving that the 30-year-old has got quality.
However, what is clear from these supporters’ responses is that the way in which the Austrian left the club has left such a sour taste that they would never want him to return.