(Reuters) -West Ham United have named former Chelsea manager Graham Potter as their new head coach to replace Julen Lopetegui on a two-and-a-half year contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

West Ham has hired Graham Potter as manager, a day after Julen Lopetegui was fired. Potter has been out of management since he was fired by Chelsea in 2023 after just seven months in the job at Stamford Bridge.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter returned to top-tier management after almost two years on Thursday when he was named West Ham manager and said it felt "a bit like Christmas for adults!"."It's a bit like Christmas for adults!

West Ham United have unveiled Graham Potter as their new manager, entrusting him with the task of revitalising their season. The announcement follows the sacking of Julen Lopetegui, whose seven-month

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.

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 cancel a planned news conference with head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the Spaniard's future looking increasingly uncertain.

LONDON (Reuters) -West Ham United have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, with the London side 14th in the standings after 20 matches. Graham Potter is in talks to replace Lopetegui,