Arne Engels

Arne Engels contract and transfer fees

Arne Engels's contract with West Ham United runs until 30 June 2031 (55 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2031, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Arne Engels has moved for €37m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (3 paid transfers). The biggest: €26m, Celtic to West Ham United, Aug 2026.

West Ham United paid €26m for Arne Engels in August 2026. His value is now €32m, €6m above the fee. That is €2m per appearance across his 16 for them so far.

Arne Engels transfer history and what each club made

• Club NXT U23 · sold to FC Augsburg for €100k (Jan 2023)
• FC Augsburg · signed from Club NXT U23 for €100k (Jan 2023) · sold to Celtic for €11m (Aug 2024) · profit for FC Augsburg €11m
• Celtic · signed from FC Augsburg for €11m (Aug 2024) · sold to West Ham United for €26m (Aug 2026) · profit for Celtic €15m
• West Ham United · signed from Celtic for €26m (Aug 2026) · current club

Arne Engels injury record and availability

Arne Engels has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Arne Engels has played 1,227 of a possible 1,350 minutes (91%): 14 starts and 14 appearances in 15 games, average rating 7.23.

Since 2026, Arne Engels has had 1 injury spell: 42 days out and 10 games missed. Longest: thigh problems, 42 days (Feb 2026).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 42 days out, 10 games missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

West Ham United injury list

Arne Engels international career: Belgium caps

Arne Engels has 4 senior caps for Belgium and 0 international goals.

Not in a matchday squad in the last 12 months; the last time was 17 Nov 2024.