West Ham United have officially parted ways with manager Graham Potter following a poor start to the 2025/26 Premier League season. The former Chelsea coach leaves his post after just nine months in charge, with the Hammers sitting 19th in the league table, having collected only three points from their opening five matches.
The club confirmed that performances and results had fallen short of expectations, forcing the board to take decisive action. Alongside Potter, his backroom team, including assistant coach Bruno Saltor, have also been relieved of their duties as the club seeks a fresh direction.
Potter, who had been tasked with rebuilding the squad and guiding West Ham back to European contention, struggled to implement consistency in results. His tenure was marked by a series of disappointing defeats and a lack of cohesion in the team’s style of play, sparking growing concerns among supporters and the board alike.
Attention has now turned to the appointment of a successor, with former Wolves and Tottenham manager Nuno Espírito Santo emerging as the leading candidate. Reports indicate talks are at an advanced stage, and West Ham are eager to finalize the appointment swiftly in order to stabilize the team ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
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