West Ham have confirmed that David Moyes will step down as head coach at the end of the season.
Earlier in the day, it became known that West Ham had reached an agreement with former Wolverhampton coach Julen Lopetegui.
A few hours later, the Hammers officially announced that 61-year-old Moyes would indeed leave, but Lopetegui’s name was not mentioned.
Having previously worked at West Ham from 2017 to 2018, in 2019 Moyes returned to the coaching bridge of the London club.
In his second spell at West Ham, Moyes finished in the top 7 of the Premier League twice, won the Conference League, and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League.
The Conference League was West Ham’s first trophy since the FA Cup in 1980, as well as the first European trophy since 1965.
“I have enjoyed these four and a half years at West Ham and the club is in a stronger position than when I returned in 2019.”
“When I joined West Ham for the second time, the club was one line above the relegation zone, and it was an amazing journey with three consecutive seasons in Europe.”
“Having saved the club from relegation, then we finished with the team in sixth and seventh places in the Premier League. I was also pleased to win the Conference League Trophy last June, the first trophy for the club in 43 years.”
“I would like to thank all the players for their support and for all the success they have achieved over the last four and a half years.”
“I really enjoyed working with everyone at West Ham and I would like to thank the management for the opportunity to coach this great club.”
“I wish my replacement, the management, the players, the staff, the fans and everyone at West Ham all the best for the future,” Moyes said.