What's happened
David Moyes bid farewell to West Ham with a 3-1 win over Luton in his final home match, securing a top-ten finish. Moyes, who had been in charge for four-and-a-half years, will be succeeded by Julen Lopetegui. Gianfranco Zola was sacked as West Ham manager in 2010 after a disappointing season.
Why it matters
David Moyes' departure from West Ham after a successful tenure, culminating in a final home win, marks the end of an era for the club. The agreement with Julen Lopetegui signals a new chapter for West Ham, with fans reflecting on Moyes' achievements and the challenges ahead under new leadership.
What the papers say
According to The Independent, Moyes bid farewell to West Ham with a win over Luton, while Gianfranco Zola was sacked in 2010. Sky News reported that West Ham have agreed a deal in principle with Julen Lopetegui to replace Moyes, with talks gathering pace.
How we got here
David Moyes took over at West Ham in 2019 when the club was facing relegation, leading them to a Europa Conference League triumph. Gianfranco Zola's tenure as manager ended in 2010 after a disappointing season. West Ham's decision to bring in Julen Lopetegui signals a new direction for the club.
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West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stratford, East London. They compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
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David William Moyes is a Scottish professional football coach and former player. He is currently the manager of Premier League club West Ham United.
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Julen Lopetegui Agote is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and the current manager of Sevilla FC.
He played 149 games in La Liga over 11 seasons, appearing in the competition for Real Madrid, Logroñés, Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano.