West Ham confirm appointment of new manager after sacking Graham Potter
West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo as their new head coach, with the Portuguese replacing Graham Potter at the London Stadium
www.football.londonHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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As of late 2024 into 2025, West Ham’s managerial situation has seen several changes. Notably, Graham Potter was reported as taking over at the start of 2025 after Julen Lopetegui’s departure, with Potter signing a multi-year contract (reports from ITV News). This followed Lopetegui’s dismissal after a run of costly results (ITV News report).[2]
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Prior to that, in September 2025, Nuno Espirito Santo was appointed as West Ham’s head coach, replacing Potter, with speculation that the move came after Potter faced mounting pressure earlier in the season. The club issued an official statement confirming Nuno’s appointment and three-year contract.[1]
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By January 2026, West Ham reportedly added Paco Jemez as a men’s first team coach, announced via club channels and social posts, indicating ongoing coaching staff changes alongside the head coach role.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headlines from current outlets and summarize who is in charge now, any ongoing contract details, and how the team is performing under the current manager. I can also set up a quick timeline of the recent managerial changes for clarity. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- West Ham appointing Graham Potter as manager in early 2025 after Lopetegui departure.[2]
- Nuno Espirito Santo appointed as head coach in September 2025.[1]
- Paco Jemez added as first team coach in January 2026.[4]