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Souček: We can't wait to celebrate in East London!

A stunning European journey sees Tomáš Souček head from one home to another to celebrate a UEFA Europa Conference League triumph. 

The Eden Arena - his home while a Slavia Prague player for 15 years - was the venue that saw West Ham United beat Fiorentina to secure our first major trophy since 1980. 

A medal hung around Souček's neck that connected both of his clubs, with the Czech nationa-team skipper now heading back to east London to join in the celebrations. 

Souček and his teammates now return from their triumphant night in Prague to a victory celebration in the streets of East London on Thursday evening.

It’s special to lift the trophy for the West Ham fans!
Tomáš Souček

The playing squad and coaching staff will parade the eye-catching silverware on a specially-commissioned open top bus, travelling from the Hammers’ old home at Upton Park to a reception at Stratford Town Hall.

After celebrating in Prague, the party now hits East London. 

“It’s amazing!” Souček said. "Yesterday was a special day for all West Ham fans, for all of us, especially for me, because I came back to my home stadium where I spent 15 years. So, it’s amazing to connect these two teams I love [with this victory].

“It’s special to lift the trophy for the West Ham fans who were waiting a long time, many years, and now they can celebrate, and they really deserve it. It’s a miracle and I am enjoying it!” 

Coufal and Soucek

A long season has concluded in the most memorable of ways thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s 90th-minute winner and Souček is ready to lead the Irons' celebrations in Stratford. 

“The mood is amazing,” he stated. “It has been good for a few months because we all trust what we can do. This season has been hard for all of us but [to win 14 games and draw one game in this competition] shows that we deserved to win this trophy.” 

Now, for the No28 and his thousands upon thousands of adoring supporters, it’s time to celebrate!