West Ham part ways with Nuno Espírito Santo
West Ham announced on Tuesday the departure of their manager Nuno Espírito Santo, with immediate effect, according to several media outlets.
West Ham announced this Tuesday the departure of Nuno Espírito Santo, their manager, with immediate effect. The London club, relegated from the Premier League, made the news official on its social media channels, as reported by Foot Mercato and zerozero.
A decision after a difficult start to the season
The Portuguese coach, aged 52, leaves his post after a thorough review of the start of the season, according to Foot Mercato. The club currently sits in eighth place in the Championship, reports The Guardian. The Hammers have just suffered two consecutive league defeats, highlights The Independent. The 3-1 loss against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship is said to have sealed his fate, according to Voetbalnieuws.
Two staff members also dismissed
Rui Pedro Silva and Rui Barbosa are also leaving the club, reports the Evening Standard. Bola na Rede confirms that two members of the technical team accompany Nuno Espírito Santo in his departure.
A separation confirmed by several media outlets
The news is reported by numerous media, including BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Independent, Record and A Bola. All agree on the dismissal of the Portuguese, even though the precise circumstances of the decision are not detailed in the available sources.
