Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been named as the new manager of West Ham United on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Potter replaces Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on Wednesday after a disappointing run of results. Potter's first match in charge will be against Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday.
West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium. Photo: Adrian Dennis / AFP
Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, just seven months into a five-year contract. He won 12 of his 31 matches in charge.The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League, seven points above the relegation zone, after six wins in 20 league matches during former Spain and Real Madrid coach Lopetegui’s ill-fated tenure.“I am delighted to be here,” said Potter.
Potter began his managerial career at Swedish club Ostersund and had successful spells with Swansea and Brighton before taking over at Stamford Bridge. Lopetegui was the fifth Premier League manager to lose his job this season, following the sackings of Erik ten Hag , Steve Cooper , Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin .
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