Nuno Espírito Santo will continue as West Ham head coach despite the Hammers’ relegation from the Premier League.
The Portuguese tactician signed a three-year contract after replacing Graham Potter in September, with the option to walk away if the club were relegated.
West Ham ultimately finished the season on 39 points as a final-day win over Leeds United could not prevent them dropping into the EFL Championship – but Nuno has nevertheless committed his future to the London side.
Nuno commits to Hammers
“We held meetings with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the club – as we have to him,” West Ham announced.
“Nuno made it very clear that he is highly motivated for the challenge of guiding West Ham United back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
“That must be the unquestionable goal for next season.
“Nuno has spent one previous year in the Championship and it was an outstanding success as he secured 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.
“While the ultimate outcome on Sunday was a painful one, the board of directors believe that there have been broader signs of improvement and progress in recent months, and we want Nuno to continue developing that progress.”
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Club promises comprehensive review
Alongside their push for an immediate return to the Premier League, West Ham are aiming to repair a fractured relationship with supporters.
“For every single person who is passionate about the club, it [relegation] hurts deeply and that feeling will sustain for some time,” said a statement on the club website.
“The board must now review every aspect of the club’s operation to ensure that when we return to the Premier League – hopefully in August 2027 – we are a better West Ham United in every way, on and off the pitch.
“We know we must also take steps to repair the club’s relationship with its fanbase.
“We want West Ham United to be a club that listens to all of our supporters and communicates with them in a clear and transparent way.
“We are committed to taking supporter feedback on board and backing that up with real, significant actions – starting with reductions of up to 30% across all season ticket prices for next season.”
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