Katie Zelem has joined West Ham United on loan. She comes from London City Lionesses until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Katie Zelem has moved to West Ham United on loan from London City Lionesses. The deal lasts until the end of the 2025/26 season. She wants more time on the field as a starter. At London City this season, she mostly came on as a substitute in league and cup games. This move adds strength to West Ham's midfield for the rest of the season.
Zelem is 30 years old. She has played 143 games in the Women’s Super League. She won two league titles with Liverpool. She captained Manchester United to win the FA Cup. Her skills in controlling the game from midfield and set pieces will help the team.
Zelem has played 12 times for England. She was in the squad for the 2023 World Cup, where they came second. She also helped win the Arnold Clark Cup in 2022 and 2023. Before London City, she played for Angel City in the NWSL and Juventus in Italy.
At West Ham, Zelem reunites with coach Rita Guarino. They worked together at Juventus and won the Serie A title in 2017-18. Zelem says working with Guarino was a big reason to join. She wants to use her experience to help the team succeed. Guarino is happy to have her back. She notes Zelem's talent and leadership on and off the field.
