Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.

There will be no more bubbles blown for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, who fired the Spanish coach on Wednesday and announced Graham Potter as his replacement. Potter has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was unveiled as the club’s new manager at a press conference on Thursday.

Lopetegui was dismissed as West Ham head coach on Wednesday after just eight months and 22 games - this is the story of his departure

West Ham sack Julen Lopetegui as Graham Potter lined up as new manager - Hammers make managerial change and say ‘first half of the season has not aligned with the club’s ambitions’

West Ham have relieved Julen Lopetegui of his duties as head coach after just seven months at the helm. Lopetegui, 58, took over the reins from David Moyes last May, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract at the London Stadium.

In what appears to be a swift response to the managerial vacancy, former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is reportedly in discussions to take over at West Ham. Potter, who has been without a club since his departure from Chelsea in April 2023, is known for his impressive spell at Brighton, which evidently makes him a strong candidate for the role.

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. The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation ...

Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. Sources have told ESPN that Graham Potter is a potential candidate to replace Lopetegui, and that West Ham are in talks with the former Brighton and Chelsea manager.

West Ham and head coach Julen Lopetegui spent the past few days edging towards an inevitable exit, just eight months after his appointment

Niclas Fullkrug came into the team up front and was a nuisance to City’s defence, showcasing his enviable aerial prowess, with flick-ons which helped bring the lively Crysencio Summerville and positive Mohammed Kudus into play.

West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui is at the Hammers’ training ground as usual today, despite it having been suggested he is close to the sack, according to the Sun. The Spaniard was heavily backed in the summer by the Irons board with multiple big-money signings.

TBR Football have received news on whether Tim Steidten will stay at West Ham to work with Graham Potter after Julen Lopetegui was sacked. After nine defeats in 20 games this season left West Ham 14th in the Premier League – despite almost £150m worth of summer signings – the Hammers have now decided to part ways with the Spaniard.