The West Ham United forward will spend the rest of this season at Oxford United.
West Ham United teenager Toni Martinez has been speaking to the Witney Gazette following his loan move to Oxford United.
The 19-year-old has been in sensational form for the Hammers’ under-23 side this season, scoring 12 goals in 11 appearances, and he will now spend the rest of the campaign with the League One club as he continues his development.
It is a major coup for Oxford and it seems they beat another team to his signature.
“I had another option, but I think this is the best one for me,” Martinez told the Witney Gazette. “It’s a good challenge.
“The most important thing for me was there was interest from the manager (Michael Appleton).
“My objective is to play as many games as possible and score goals to help the team.”
Oxford are currently 12th in League One, eight points outside the play-off places, and while it would be foolish to expect too much too soon from the West Ham youngster, he will be hoping to fire them up the table in the months ahead.
Some West Ham fans were hoping to see the 29-year-old make his Hammers debut this season. However now they will be watching eagerly as he bids to convince his manager Slaven Bilic that he is ready for the next campaign.
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