Josh Cullen wishes to be a West Ham regular next season, but wants to leave Charlton in the Championship.

The on-loan midfielder wants to return to his parent club in the summer and fight for spot in Manuel Pellegrini’s plans after spending the best part of the last three seasons out on loan at Bradford, Bolton and now Charlton.

The 22-year-old has earned rave reviews in recent months culminating in an international call-up, and despite a successful stint at The Valley, he’s made it clear he sees his future at Upton Park.

“I’ve always said I want to break into he West Ham first team,” Cullen said.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time here (Charlton) from the start, everyone been brilliant to me since I’ve joined.

“We’re on a decent run at the minute which makes it even more enjoyable.

“But all over my loans I’ve been trying to improve as a player and to try and eventually get back in to West Hams first team.

“That’s the long-term goal.

“The short-term goal is to give everything for Charlton, finish the seasons strongly and hopefully achieve promotion.”

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The experienced Cullen has gained however working under Lee Bowyer has not gone unnoticed by the midfielder, he’s seen the benefit of dropping down two tiers to gain regular first team football, and so far most would say it has paid off.

“You go from being at a Premier League club in and around the squad trying to impress everyday to try and break into the first team and become a regular, and obviously the quality of player is Premier League standard so you’re always improving as a player there.

“But also, coming out to Charlton, being involved on match days, 3pm kick off’s, fighting for points with a team fighting for promotion, you’re improving as a player playing under different pressures.”

“But to play in the Premier League at the highest level is what every footballer wants to achieve, so I’ll go back there in the summer, crack on in pre-season then see what happens.”

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