Julen Lopetegui was fired by West Ham on Wednesday 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 said the process to find a replacement was underway,

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.

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Julen Lopetegui after just 20 Premier League matches in charge. The 58-year-old joined West Ham in July 2024, replacing David Moyes. He leaves the Hammers in 14th place, seven points above the relegation zone.