Graham Potter Named West Ham Boss After Lopetegui's Sacking

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was named West Ham's new manager on Thursday on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the club said, a day after sacking Julen Lopetegui.

Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, just seven months into a five-year contract. He won 12 of his 31 matches in charge.

The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League, seven points above the relegation zone, after six wins in 20 league matches during former Spain and Real Madrid coach Lopetegui's ill-fated tenure.

A 4-1 hammering at champions Manchester City on Saturday was the final straw for the London club.

'I am delighted to be here,' said Potter.