David Moyes will leave West Ham at the end of the season with former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui set to replace him.
It is understood West Ham’s agreement with Lopetegui will see him take over as a head coach, as opposed to the role Moyes held as manager.
Moyes guided West Ham to their first European trophy since 1965 when they beat Fiorentina to lift the Europa Conference League last season.
This campaign, West Ham reached the Europa League quarter-finals and are currently ninth in the Premier League.
Lopetegui will work closely with technical director Tim Steidten – who will have more control over the recruitment.
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Clinton Morrison and Jamie O’Hara did not hold back when assessing West Ham’s first half at Chelsea
When Moyes was reappointed in 2019, it was under the proviso that he would have a big say in recruitment and transfers.
But with Steidten’s appointment last summer, West Ham are moving towards a more European-based model.
More to follow…
Warnock: Classless from West Ham
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Stephen Warnock says West Ham need to show some class after it was reported Julen Lopetegui has agreed a deal in principle to replace David
Speaking before Moyes’ departure, former Premier League defender Stephen Warnock told Sky Sports News:
“Show some class, West Ham.
“If you’re going around trying to find other managers and you’ve sounded someone out and agreed a deal with them, then get rid of David Moyes and tell him his time’s up.
“At least show him some respect, don’t put the pressure on him to make a decision. It’s really classless from West Ham.”
‘I’m just starting here’ – Lopetegui on Premier League
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In an interview with Sky Sports in December, former Wolves boss Lopetegui revealed he is targeting a return to the Premier League
Speaking to Sky Sports News reporter Danyal Khan in December, Lopetegui explained why he feels he has unfinished business in the Premier League and revealed he has met the PFA, LMA and PGMOL during his time off in a bid to prepare himself for a return to England’s top division.
“It’s why I’ve said no to different countries and different situations because I would like to stay here in England. I feel like our team here is just starting and we want to achieve our dreams.” Lopetegui said at the time.
“The way the country lives football here is special – it’s the best league in the world, the most competitive league in the world, the best environment for the players, coaches and fans too.”
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