West Ham sack Julen Lopetegui following latest mauling and already have replacement lined up
01/06/2025 10:32 AM
West Ham have decided to part company with manager Julen Lopetegui, talkSPORT understands.
The Spaniard joined the Hammers in the summer as the successor to David Moyes, but has left the club 14th in the Premier League.
Lopetegui has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks amid their poor form, with just six wins coming from 20 league games.
A 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday has appeared to be the final straw.
It is understood that ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter is in talks to replace Lopetegui and is expected to be named as his replacement.
Potter has been out of work since he left the Blues in April 2023 following a successful stint at Brighton.
The length of his contract remains to be seen but it is understood that he is happy to join until the end of the season.
talkSPORT reported last month that former Juventus manager Max Allegri was in talks with the club.
However, it looks as though Potter is on course to seal a return to management with an appointment at West Ham.
The Hammers have tasted back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, with the City result following a 5-0 mauling by Liverpool.
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