In East London, there has been a fascination with New York City FC legend and fan favorite Valentin “Taty” Castellanos. After two seasons in New York, the striker had already been linked to moves to Europe. By the end of 2021, with 19 goals and 8 assists to his name, he was connected to teams all over the world.
Winning the 2021 MLS Cup and the Golden Boot in the same year opened up possibilities all over the world, including the Premier League, where he had always dreamed about playing. Having been linked to West Ham United F.