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Said Benrahma had a stinker on his Lyon debut but it may be no laughing matter for West Ham in the long run. While Said Benrahma’s departure from West Ham seemed inevitable in the winter window, it ended up being highly controversial. Not only after Lyon accused the Hammers of ‘incomprehensible behaviour’ when the deal missed the deadline. Or the fact FIFA permitted it 24 hours later. Or indeed the fact West Ham allowed Benrahma to leave despite also selling Pablo Fornals without signing a replacement. Since moving to Lyon on loan with an option, Benrahma has already had a pop at West Ham and …

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