'Deal done' - Ex West Ham and Man Utd star labelled 'brilliant' by Sir Alex completes 'statement' transfer

Former West Ham, Birmingham City and Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison has signed for Precision FC in the third tier of football in the United Arab Emirates, his 14th club at the age of 31.

The midfielder most recently played for D.C. United in the USA having left the UK football scene in 2022. Precision FC won promotion to the third tier in the UAE last season and have familiar names such as ex Burnley man Matthew Lowton and ex QPR defender Joel Lynch in their squad.

Morrison is a product of the Manchester United youth academy and had been tipped to achieve great things in the Premier League. He made just three senior appearances for the Red Devils before signing for West Ham in 2012.

West Ham signed Morrison for £650,000

The Hammers paid £650,000 to sign the midfielder in January 2012. When selling the rising star, Sir Alex Ferguson told the London club: “A brilliant footballer, Brilliant ability, Top class ability, Needs to get away from Manchester and start a new life”.

During his five years with West Ham, Morrison only made 24 appearances for the first team, spending time on loan at Birmingham City, QPR and Cardiff City. Picking up five goals and two assists for the Hammers, Morrison did have moments of brilliance including a West Ham goal of the season in September 2013 against Tottenham Hotspur in a 3-0 win, which was heralded as 'genius' by manager Sam Allardyce.

Morrison was last on the books at Derby County between 2021 and 2022, where he made 36 Championship appearances in a season that saw the side relegated to League One.

UAE club welcome ‘statement’ transfer

The player's transfer to the UAE was announced by the club on social media in a statement that read: "We are beyond excited to welcome the incredible Ravel Morrison to Precision FC! 

"This is more than a signing – it’s a statement, a game-changer for both our club and football in the UAE. Known for his electrifying talent and skill, Ravel brings world-class experience and flair that will help our team to achieve its goals. This is the start of something extraordinary. Welcome to the family, Ravel!"