David Moyes had embarked on his second stint as the manager of West Ham in December 2019. His return was met with significant success, as he played a pivotal role in steering the club clear of relegation in his first season back. Furthermore, Moyes achieved an impressive feat by guiding West Ham to a historic triumph in the Europa Conference League last summer. However, as the current season draws to a close, it has been announced that Moyes will be parting ways with the club, with former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui slated to step in as his successor.
Moyes’ impending departure from his managerial role at the London Stadium has been described as a mutual agreement, with his contract set to conclude at the end of the ongoing campaign. West Ham has already initiated the recruitment process for Moyes’ successor, refraining from further elaboration until the new appointment is finalized. Notably, it has been disclosed that Lopetegui is poised to assume the position of head coach, distinguishing his role from that of Moyes as a manager.
Moyes said: “I have enjoyed four and a half brilliant years at West Ham, and the club is in a stronger position than when I returned back in 2019. When I joined West Ham for a second time, the club was one place above the relegation zone, and it has been a terrific journey to have achieved three consecutive seasons in Europe.
“After leading the club to safety, we guided the team to finishes of sixth and seventh in the Premier League, and I was delighted when we won the Europa Conference League title last June – the club’s first major trophy in 43 years.
“I would like to thank all the players for their support, and all the success they have achieved, over the last four and a half years. I have really enjoyed working with everyone at West Ham, and I would like to thank the Board for giving me the opportunity to manage this great club.”
West Ham’s joint-chairman David Sullivan said: “On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, I would like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to David for the contribution he has made to the Football Club during his time as manager.
“David has been responsible for a period of great progress and success in our history, and we are extremely grateful for all of his hard work, commitment and dedication to the role. David has been an absolute professional to work with and he will leave with our greatest respect and good wishes – he deserves to be held in the highest esteem for the service he has given to West Ham United, and we wish him every success in the future.
“By making this announcement now, it allows David to get the send-off he deserves from the West Ham supporters and for us all to show our appreciation to him at our final home fixture of the season against Luton Town on Saturday.”
Evidently, Moyes’ impact was profound, highlighted by West Ham’s landmark achievement with their Europa Conference League triumph and a promising run in the current Europa League, culminating in a placement among the top nine teams in the Premier League. Lopetegui’s imminent arrival at the club is anticipated to usher in a new era, wherein he will collaborate closely with technical director Tim Steidten, who is expected to wield greater influence over the recruitment process. This evolving structure signifies a strategic shift for West Ham, particularly following Steidten’s appointment last summer, signaling a transition towards a more European-focused operational model.
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