West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach, following David Moyes departure at the end of the season.
Moyes second stint at the London Stadium came to an end with Sunday s 3-1 final-day defeat to champions Manchester City, as the Hammers finished ninth in the Premier League table.
That was their third top-half finish in four full seasons under Moyes, who also led them to the Europa Conference League trophy last year.
However, a section of the club s fanbase continued to criticise Moyes style of play throughout 2023-24, and it was announced at the start of May that he would not be extending his contract.
Reports immediately suggested Lopetegui was the leading contender to take charge, and it has now been confirmed th…