The 21-year-old ball playing centre-back has made over 50 appearances for The Hammers U23’s side and played 90 minutes against Orient in pre-season.
Akinola joined the Academy at the age of 9 and has progressed through the ranks in the last twelve years, impressing along the way.
“I’m a defender first and foremost, I like to make tackles and blocks, and get clean sheets – it’s what I pride myself on.”
“I feel like this is the perfect opportunity for me to kick on to the next level.”