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Lukasz Fabianski initially joined West Ham in June 2018 from Swansea City West Ham have re-signed goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski until the end of the season. The 40-year-old former Poland international was released by the club in June when his contract ended, after originally joining from Swansea in the summer of 2018. He made 216 appearances in his first spell at West Ham and was part of the squad which won the Europa Conference League in 2023. "I'm really happy to be back because this club obviously means a lot to me, " Fabianski said. "I will be, for sure, a player who is always putting the team above my personal goals. I think maybe people see me as a good person to be around, a good person to have in the team in terms of what I bring and so it's not only about me, it's about the team. "I'm here to support, to keep the standards high. I have huge experience as well, so I think it can be useful. " He added: "I'll continue to work the way I've always been doing, which is always hopefully at a good level but, at the same time, I understand that my role is completely different. " West Ham signed Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen for about £20m in August and he has started their three Premier League games this season, losing two and winning one. Frenchman Alphonse Areola was in goal for West Ham in a 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat at Wolves. Third-choice goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, who joined West Ham on a free transfer in June 2024, signed for Cypriot club Aris Limassol on Tuesday. "We are really pleased to have Lukasz back with the group, " said West Ham manager Graham Potter. "Regardless of him being here previously, the main factor is that he is still a top goalkeeper and a top professional, and the perfect choice for the role we needed to fill. " Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Ask about West Ham - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Wood strikes early for England against SA in rain-reduced match Olympic medallist becomes first Briton to join Enhanced Games Tuchel's England analysed: How good are they? The rise and fall of the scandalous Maxwell family Was Paddy Mayne a soft-spoken leader, or a hell-raiser? Forensic journalism from all corners of the world The vigilante matriarch behind a complex drugs dynasty World Athletics Championships - everything you need to know Finest England night leaves Tuchel with selection dilemmas North on concussions, pressure and Welsh rugby's future. Video North on concussions, pressure and Welsh rugby's future British racing on strike - what's the background? What makes five-goal Haaland such a phenomenal goalscorer? What Spence's England milestone means for Muslims How dream relationship soured as Forest turn to Postecoglou In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week The Whole 10 Yards. Video The Whole 10 Yards Are Scotland finally finding striker solutions? 'People being happy for me is bigger than any win' 'Playing perfectly' - how does Alcaraz rank v men's tennis legends at 22? Watch highlights from Scotland's win over Belarus. Video Watch highlights from Scotland's win over Belarus 'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller Test Match Special. Audio Test Match Special 'Partisan Irish fans provide timely Ryder Cup reminder' The wonderkids who didn't make it 'I pretended to be Owen on the street - but you can't compare us' 'Take back little Molly' - Mc Cann takes pay cut to box Could brilliant Bethell give England Ashes conundrum? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.