West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, with an agreement in place for Graham Potter to take over at the London Stadium.

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after the heavy defeat to Manchester City left the club fearing a relegation battle. The 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium followed a dreadful performance against Liverpool at the London Stadium, prompting a hostile atmosphere with loud boos heard at half and full time.

Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight

West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium. Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023,

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Comment: Julen Lopetegui’s dismissal was an open secret days before it was made public – as were negotiations with Potter, his prospective successor

It is understood Potter will sign a deal until 2027. It is unconfirmed whether there is a break clause in the deal which can be activated at the end of the season.

Former Chelsea and Brighton manager, Graham Potter, is set to be announced as the new head coach of West Ham. The Hammers have already sacked Julen Lopetegui as their boss on Thursday. This was confirmed by football transfer expert,