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West Ham have confirmed the departure of Roberto Jimenez, who has joined LaLiga side Alaves on loan for the rest of the season.
The experienced Spanish goalkeeper moved to east London last summer as backup to Lukasz Fabianski, but proved a far from able deputy for the West Ham number one.
Indeed, West Ham failed to win any of the seven Premier League matches Roberto started, losing six.
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"West Ham United can confirm Roberto has joined Spanish Primera Division club Deportivo Alaves on loan until the end of the 2019/20 season," a statement read on the club's official website.
"The goalkeeper heads to the Basque country having made ten appearances for the Hammers in all competitions this season – eight in the Premier League and two in the Carabao Cup.
"Alaves sit 14th in the La Liga table following a 1-0 win at Levante at the weekend and Roberto could make his debut at home to Villarreal on Saturday evening.
"West Ham United wish Roberto all the very best for his loan spell."
The 33-year-old dropped further down the West Ham pecking order following the arrival of Darren Randolph last week.
