West Ham United has confirmed the sacking of head coach Graham Potter after just nine months in charge, with the club moving swiftly to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement.
Potter, who took over from Julen Lopetegui in January, failed to turn around the club’s fortunes and departs with the team second-bottom of the Premier League table.
Club Statement and Immediate Plans
The club issued a statement on Saturday morning, just two days before their next fixture against Everton on Monday Night Football, confirming the decision:
“West Ham United can confirm that head coach Graham Potter has left the club. Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025/26 season have not matched expectations, and the board of directors believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team’s position in the Premier League as soon as possible.”
The process of appointing a replacement is “underway,” with strong confidence from both sides that a deal can be agreed with Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno, who recently left Nottingham Forest less than three weeks ago, is expected to take training with the squad on Saturday afternoon and could be in charge for the crucial match against Everton on Monday.
The swift action highlights the urgency of the situation as the club seeks to climb out of the relegation zone.
Source: Sky Sports News
