West Ham technical director Tim Steidten steps away from club’s training ground amid Julen Lopetegui rift
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WEST HAM technical director Tim Steidten has decided to step away from the club's training ground as his relationship with boss Julen Lopetegui deteriorates. The Hammers chief, 45, was part of the process when West Ham were considering replacements for Lopetegui last month.
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Steidten was involved in discussions with Graham Potter as well as a number of other managers. However, the East Londoners decided to give their manager a stay of execution. That and the club's poor form has led to a tense relationship between the pair - while boardroom figures are taking a lead on January signings.
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Steidten, appointed in 2023, has opted to steer clear of the Rush Green base to focus on the January window and allow Lopetegui the space to focus on the squad. West Ham, under Steidten's leadership, spent £127.5million, in the summer window but sit 14th in the Premier League with just six wins all season.
That window has led to others at the club taking more of a lead on spending in this window. The German, who previously worked at Bayer Leverkusen, also had a poor relationship with former manager David Moyes. Steidten was asked to stay away from the first team dressing room at the London Stadium towards the end of last season.
FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. Asked about that decision at the time, Moyes said: “I’ve said before that Tim has his job to do but managers have their boundaries and I have my boundaries.”. West Ham are keen to be active in the January window following the loss of Michail Antonio for the season and Jarrod Bowen for six weeks.
