Nuno and Bowen refuse to commit futures to West Ham after relegation

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West Ham United’s tenure in the top flight has concluded after a final-day victory against Leeds United proved insufficient to escape the relegation zone. Despite the win, results involving Tottenham ensured the Hammers finished in the bottom three. In the aftermath, manager Nuno Espírito Santo apologized for the club's demotion but remained non-committal regarding his position for the next season. The Portuguese coach, who arrived on a three-year contract in September, is reportedly permitted to depart without compensation, a clause also available to the club. Forward Bowen similarly declined to guarantee his future as the squad faces a summer of significant uncertainty.