Lopetegui was dismissed as West Ham head coach on Wednesday after just eight months and 22 games - this is the story of his departure

West Ham United have announced the departure of manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge.The decision had been expected, with Lopetegui’s long-term future making the headlines

LONDON - Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was named West Ham's new manager on Thursday on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the club said, a day after sacking Julen Lopetegui. Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, just seven months into a five-year contract. He won 12 of his 31 matches in charge.

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West Ham has hired Graham Potter as manager, a day after Julen Lopetegui was fired. Potter has been out of management since he was fired by Chelsea in 2023 after just seven months in the job at Stamford Bridge.

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Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight

West Ham cancel a planned news conference with head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the Spaniard's future looking increasingly uncertain.

West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as their new manager. The Hammers announced on Wednesday that Julen Lopetegui had been sacked after only six months in charge and a miserable first half of the season.

West Ham have cancelled Wednesday's scheduled press conference featuring manager Julen Lopetegui, with widespread reports saying the Premier League club are preparing sack the Spaniard.