Codina on why she joined West Ham project

Codina on why she joined West Ham projectImage source, West Ham UnitedImage caption, Laia Codina at the Foundry after joining West Ham from ArsenalByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished1 minute agoCommentsLaia Codina won trophies and found a "new family" during her three-year spell at Arsenal - but she was ready for a change.The 26-year-old made 58 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners and helped them win the Champions League and League Cup.However, a move to West Ham, a club who are investing this summer and building a new project under manager Rita Guarino, seemed like the perfect destination for the 2023 World Cup winner."It's always difficult to leave a club. Arsenal has changed my life because it was the first time that I really went away from my family," Codina told BBC Sport. "That was always going to be special. They were my family. The main reason it was difficult is because of the people that I met there. "Of course the fans were amazing with me. But I don't know, I just had the feeling it was the right moment. My decision was clear."Guarino's honesty and planSpain defender Codina said the decision to join West Ham was down to "many reasons" but the influence of Italian boss Guarino, who joined in December, was the biggest."I remember having my first conversation with Rita. It was at the beginning of everything. I had my agent next to me and I was like 'wow'," said Codina."The feeling that I got in this meeting is what I want in my future; it is what I want for my next steps. This was probably the main reason. "She was honest with me on everything - what she wants from me and what she wants from the team. She was very clear. We're quite similar with that. "In this moment I need this - someone that is honest with me, someone that wants to see me improving, wants to see me better. I think Rita wants that for me." West Ha...