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

"Julen Lopetegui will be feeling frustrated. The way it gets analysed right now from the coaching staff is that they have the same points as Manchester United, one less point than Spurs. "I don't know where fans got the impression that West Ham were aiming for European places - that was never the target.

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 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

MANCHESTER, England — West Ham hired Graham Potter as manager on Thursday, 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.

West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.

Julen Lopetegui reportedly rowed with West Ham technical director Tim Steidten over the future of centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, who has struggled to make an impression since joining the club from Nice in the summer.

Graham Potter Joins West Ham United as New ManagerIn a significant shake-up at West Ham United, the club has officially announced the appointment of Graham Potter as the new head coach. This move

West Ham has sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui following the 4-1 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday with the Hammers agreeing a deal for its next boss already.

Graham Potter replaces Julen Lopetegui as West Ham head coach; Lopetegui was sacked on Wednesday afternoon having been appointed in May; Potter, 49, had been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April 2023;