French striker Youssef Sofiane has joined Dutch side Roda JC on
loan for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old former Auxerre
forward hopes to secure some first-team experience with the Dutch
club after making two appearances for the Hammers senior side.
Alan Pardew hopes the young Frenchman's ability is allowed to
blossom in Holland.
"Youssef hasn't had the opportunities to make an impact
this season," said Pards, "and at his age he really needs
to be pushing for a first-team place.
"So we've agreed for him to go out on loan until the end
of this season, where he'll be involved on a more regular basis
with the first-team and get the experience of playing against
senior players every week."
Sofiane Loan Move
31st January 2005