Graham Potter agrees two-and-half year deal to take over at West Ham on the same day struggling Premier League side sacked Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui
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Graham Potter has agreed a two and half year deal to replace sacked Julen Lopetegui as new West Ham head coach. Lopetegui was sacked by the Hammers on Wednesday afternoon and is now set to be replaced by Potter. It is understood Potter will sign a deal until 2027. It is unconfirmed whether there is a break clause in the deal which can be activated at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Lopetegui will be paid just over £3million by the Hammers owing to a compensation clause in his contract. The Spaniard was relieved of his duties following a poor run of form culminating in a 4-1 defeat by Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday which followed a 5-0 drubbing by Liverpool.
That result was the straw that broke the camel's back for owner David Sullivan, with the club confirming on Wednesday afternoon that the former Real Madrid boss' time in east London has come to an end. . 'The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the Club’s ambitions and the Club has therefore taken action in line with its objectives,' read the club's statement.
'The Board would like to thank Julen and his staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.'. The Hammers added that 'the process of appointing a replacement is underway.'. Former Chelsea boss Potter had been locked in talks with owner David Sullivan over the past 48 hours after emerging as the front-runner to replace the out-of-favour head coach.
