West Ham are getting ready to announce Julen Lopetegui as their new manager soon. Lopetegui, who previously coached the Spanish national team and Real Madrid, is set to take over from David Moyes. The contract will be signed now that the Premier League season is over, with Lopetegui expected to start his tenure during pre-season. The Hammers have planned friendly matches against Crystal Palace and Wolves during a pre-season trip to the United States.
Interestingly, Lopetegui had a brief spell at Wolves earlier this year, helping them avoid relegation before departing due to transfer issues. Meanwhile, Moyes, who revealed he has received job offers after West Ham’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City, is looking forward to spending time with his family after a busy season. However, he will still be doing media work during the upcoming European Championships for BBC Sport and Talksport.
Lopetegui, who won the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020, is set to take on the challenge of managing West Ham after his stint at Wolves. Despite his success in previous roles, the pressure will be on him to continue the Hammers’ momentum in the upcoming season. Moyes, on the other hand, leaves behind a solid foundation at West Ham and will now look towards his next opportunity in football.