By ESPN FC | Created at 2025-01-08 15:29:35 | Updated at 2025-01-09 06:33:37
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Jan 6, 2025, 10:34 AM ET
Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.
Lopetegui replaced David Moyes as head coach in May but his more progressive approach has failed to translate into improved results, with the Spaniard winning just six of his 20 Premier League games in charge despite a heavy outlay on new signings in the summer.
West Ham's season has included headline wins against Manchester United and Newcastle United but also heavy defeats to Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Lopetegui arrived with a strong CV, having had stints with Spain, Real Madrid, FC Porto and Sevilla, as well as Wolves in the Premier League during the 2022-23 campaign.
However, he never won over the London Stadium crowd and has been relieved of his duties.
The 58-year-old leaves West Ham with the club 14th in the Premier League, seven points above the relegation zone.
