West Ham United have confirmed that they have parted ways with manager Julen Lopetegui.
The Hammers opted to part ways with David Moyes in the summer in favor of high-profile signings, but the former Spain and Real Madrid Manager Lopetegui won just seven of his 22 games during his six months in charge.
Lopetegui’s future was first called into question at the start of December after a miserable start to the campaign, only for a 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers to give him more time to try and turn things around.
Since then, however, West Ham’s only win has come against bottom side Southampton, with Lopetegui’s last two matches coming in 5-0 and 4-1 thrashings at the hands of Liverpool i Manchester City respectively.
“West Ham United can confirm that head coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the club,” read a statement.
“The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the Club’s ambitions and therefore the Club has taken action in line with its objectives.
“The Club can confirm that Assistant Coach Pablo Sanz, Head of Performance Oscar Caro, Senior Analyst Juan Vicente Peinado, Fitness Manager Borja De Alba and Technical Manager Edu Rubio have also left with immediate effect.
“The Board would like to thank Julen and his staff for their hard work during his time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.”
West Ham Lopetegui is expected to be replaced by former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter, who could take over in time for Friday’s FA Cup clash with Aston Villa.
