West Ham board split on Nuno’s future, with Kretinsky said to be backing manager
The Guardian · 2026-05-26 · archive
David Sullivan understood to be less sure over NunoDecision expected this week after relegationWest Ham’s board are split on Nuno Espírito Santo’s future, opening the possibility of the manager staying after relegation from the Premier League.Nuno was called in for crisis talks on Monday and a decision is expected before the end of the week. It remains likely West Ham will part company with the Portuguese, although the situation is not as straightforward as first appeared. A source said that Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech billionaire and the club’s second-largest shareholder, wants Nuno to stay. David Sullivan, the largest shareholder, is...
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West Ham United’s hierarchy is currently divided regarding the future of manager Nuno Espírito Santo following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Despite the recent drop in division, second-largest shareholder Daniel Kretinsky reportedly supports the Portuguese coach remaining in his current position. Conversely, majority owner David Sullivan is less convinced about retaining the manager's services. While a departure still appears the most probable outcome, high-level discussions held on Monday have complicated the situation. A final resolution concerning the manager's status is anticipated later this week as the board members weigh all available options for the club's immediate professional future.
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