Nuno Espírito Santo Remains at West Ham, Aiming for Premier League Comeback
West Ham United has announced that Nuno Espírito Santo will remain as head coach following the club's relegation from the Premier League. Despite a strong 3-0 victory against Leeds United on the final day, the team's relegation was confirmed on Sunday. After discussions with the board, West Ham expressed satisfaction with Nuno's commitment to the club. "We held meetings with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the club – as we have to him," stated the club. Nuno is highly motivated to lead West Ham back to the Premier League at the first attempt. The board emphasized that this goal is paramount for the upcoming season. Notably, Nuno has prior experience in the EFL Championship, where he achieved remarkable success, securing 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018. The board acknowledged the difficult circumstances following relegation but noted signs of improvement and progress in recent months. They are optimistic about Nuno's ability to build on this momentum as he continues his tenure at West Ham.
Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-05-27