West Ham announce Nuno is staying as head coach with goal of Premier League return
The Guardian · 2026-05-27 · archive
Portuguese is given target of winning instant promotionHe oversaw West Ham’s relegation to ChampionshipWest Ham have said Nuno Espírito Santo is to continue as their head coach after relegation from the Premier League. The Portuguese held talks with the board after the club’swent down on Sunday, despite a 3-0 win at home to Leeds. He has been in charge since September.“We held meetings with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the club – as we have to him,” West Ham said.Continue reading...
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West Ham United have confirmed that head coach Nuno Espírito Santo will remain in his position following the club's relegation from the Premier League. Despite a victory in their final fixture of the season, the club was unable to avoid the drop to the Championship. The Portuguese manager, who took over the role in September, met with the board early this week to discuss the future. Both parties expressed a mutual desire to continue their partnership, with the primary objective set as securing an immediate return to the top flight. Nuno will now lead the squad's efforts to achieve promotion next season.
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