Whilst the West Ham first team continue to disappoint, good news has come from the club’s academy as Mayers continues his rise through the academy. Freddie Potts, Ollie Scarles and Callum Marshall have made the step-up over the past year, and now it is Mayers turn to be introduced into the first team setup.
Mayers looking forward to his debut
Mayers was named on the first-team bench for West Ham's Premier League clash with Arsenal at London Stadium in November 2024 in what he said was a huge achievement which he says he wants to replicate once more.
“Being on the bench for the first team is something you always want to experience again, and hopefully next time, I can get on the pitch. That’s the dream for everyone here. To be that close to it was a real eye-opener for me.
“I think the future holds what the past has already shown,” he continued. “I just want to keep working hard day in, day out, and maintain the consistency I’ve shown over the last couple of years of full-time football. If I can do that, then hopefully by 2028, even more exciting things will come.”
He is an exciting talent
The teenagers has been at the club since the under 9’s side and as been an ever-present and award-winning figure throughout West Ham’s academy system. West Ham United Academy Manager Kenny Brown spoke more on the deal as the club prepare for the future and lockdown exciting talent.
“The one thing that’s always stood out about Ezra is his love for coming in every day, training and being a player at West Ham. He’s been consistent in his attitude from the very start.
“He’s developed steadily through every age group. He was never one to seek the limelight, but as he’s moved up, he’s become a real presence in the squad. He’s really kicked on in these last two years becoming a mainstay in the Under-21s and training over with the first team.
“With this new deal, which shows our commitment to him and his commitment to us, it's now important that we now make sure he gets the right challenges, so that he's ready for first-team football.
“It’s always special to see another player who’s been with us since Under-9s come all the way through. If we can get the right players in, like Ezra, I’ve got every confidence in our staff and our environment to help them reach the professional level. He’s a great example of that.”