Saturday 10 June 2017 16:14, UK
West Ham midfielder Pedro Obiang will step up his recovery from ankle surgery next week in a bid to be fit for the start of pre-season.
The Spaniard injured his ankle in March and subsequently underwent surgery to repair the damage, missing the remainder of the season as a result.
Obiang, who made 30 appearances in all competitions last season, has revealed he will return to West Ham's Rush Green training complex in the coming days to resume his rehabilitation programme and is already looking forward to the new campaign.
"I'm coming back to Rush Green to continue my fitness work in a few days because I have to work to be ready for July 5," the 25-year-old told the club's website.
"I've been on holiday with my family and some friends to Mykonos and Athens in Greece, Belgrade in Serbia, and Montenegro, which was both interesting and relaxing, but now is the time to think about my work because I want to be ready to train and play."
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has already bolstered his squad ahead of next season with the signing of Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta on a free transfer, an addition which has delighted Obiang.
"I think he is a really good player, a nice player," Obiang said. "He has great experience and he can help us to become more solid and competitive."
