May 6th 2024.
It seems that Julen Lopetegui will be making his way to West Ham United this summer. After agreeing to a deal in principle, he will be taking over for current manager David Moyes. As Moyes' contract is set to expire at the end of the season, discussions for a renewal have slowed down due to the team's recent poor performance. This was highlighted by their 5-0 loss to Chelsea on Sunday, bringing their total number of goals conceded in the Premier League to 70, the most under Moyes' leadership.
The club had previously held talks with Sporting boss Ruben Almirom in April, signaling that Moyes' time at West Ham may be coming to an end. Lopetegui, on the other hand, has been eager to return to English football after leaving Wolves before the season began due to a disagreement over the club's transfer policy. He has previous experience in the Premier League, having won the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020 and being a potential candidate for Manchester United before they ultimately hired Erik ten Hag.
Despite his short stint at Wolves, Lopetegui became a beloved figure among supporters. In his 27 matches at Molineux, he won 10, drew 6, and lost 11, giving him a win percentage of 37%. As West Ham currently sits in ninth place in the table, five points behind Chelsea and Manchester United, it will be interesting to see how Lopetegui's leadership will impact the team's performance in the upcoming season.
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