West Ham Career Mode Journey

Season 1: Building the Team

• Objective: Win a Champions League trophy.
• Board Objectives:
  • Qualify for European football (top 6 in Premier League or cup win).
  • Develop a player by +5 overall.
  • Beat Arsenal or Chelsea in the Premier League.
• Transfers:
  • Notable signings: Nicholas Pug (Germany's No. 1), Luis Gil, and Tobbo.
  • Key players: Mohamed Kudus, Edon Alvarez, Oneis Saka.
• Budget:
  • Initial budget: £32 million.
  • Sales: Kur Zuma, Dan Ings, and Ogbonna totaling £57 million.
  • New signings: Ben Chilwell, Aaron Ramsdale.
• First Match: Draw against Arsenal (2-2) - showed fighting spirit.
• Mid-Season:
  • Positioned 5th in Premier League.
  • Player growth was limited; none hit +5 rating.
• End of Season:
  • Finished 7th in league, but qualified for Europa League via cup results.
  • Completed 2 board objectives, retained job.

Season 2: Pushing for More

• Objectives:
  • Reach Europa League semifinals.
  • Qualify for Champions League.
  • Generate £50 million through player sales.
• Sales:
  • Notable sales helped meet the financial target.
• New Signings:
  • Benjamin Cesco and Conor Bradley.
  • Palacios from Leverkusen.
• Match Performance:
  • Finished 2nd in Premier League.
  • Knocked out of both the Champions League and Europa League early.
• Final Note:
  • Team showed promise; significant improvement in player ratings.

Season 3: Almost There

• Objectives:
  • Win the Premier League.
  • Beat Man City in the league.
  • Sell Mohamed Kudus.
• Sales:
  • Focused on improving squad depth.
• Achievements:
  • Won the Premier League title.
  • Qualified for Champions League.
• Europa League:
  • Reached semifinals; good progression shown.

Season 4: Champions League Aspirations

• Objectives:
  • Reach Champions League semifinals.
  • Replace two starters with players +3 ratings.
  • Win two trophies.
• Notable Transfers:
  • Returned Declan Rice.
  • Signed Reece James.
• Achievements:
  • Won the Community Shield and Carabao Cup.
  • Qualified for Champions League knockout stages.
  • Knocked out Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals.

Season 5: The Ultimate Challenge

• Objectives:
  • Reach Champions League final.
  • Win the Premier League.
  • Make a statement with a £100 million+ signing.
• Major Signing:
  • Signed Cole Palmer for £105 million.
• Final Achievements:
  • Won Premier League and FA Cup.
  • Reached Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
• Champions League Final:
  • Dramatic match; West Ham won 3-2 against Bayern Munich.
  • First-ever Champions League trophy for West Ham!

Conclusion

• Outcome:
  • Five seasons of hard work led to success.
  • West Ham established as a competitive club in Europe.