Nuno 'very proud' to be confirmed as new West Ham manager

Nuno ‘very proud’ to be confirmed as new West Ham manager

Nuno Espirito Santo says he’s “very happy” and “very proud” to have been named West Ham United’s new supervisor.

The Portuguese tactician signed a three-year contract to change into the membership’s head coach simply hours after Graham Potter was sacked from the function on Saturday morning.

Potter had overseen simply six wins in 25 video games since changing Julen Lopetegui in January. The Hammers presently sit nineteenth within the desk after successful solely one among their opening 5 Premier League video games this season.

Nuno took his first coaching session with the West Ham squad on Saturday morning, along with his first sport in cost coming in opposition to Everton on the Hill Dickinson Stadium this coming Monday night time.

Nuno Espirito Santo ‘very proud’ as new West Ham supervisor confirmed

“I’m very happy to be right here and really proud to be representing West Ham United,” the previous Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur boss mentioned.

“My goal is to work arduous to get the perfect from the crew and be certain that we’re as aggressive as we probably could be. The work has already began and I’m wanting ahead to the problem that’s forward.”

Nuno was solely out of labor for a matter of works after leaving Nottingham Forest earlier this month, regardless of signing a brand new contract in the summertime after the the Midlands outfit certified for the UEFA Europa League.

The 51-year-old’s exit got here after he admitted in August that his relationship with Forest proprietor Evangelos Marinakis was “not the identical” and “not so good because it was” final season.

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In the meantime, Graham Potter has launched a press release by way of the League Supervisor’s Affiliation following his sacking.

“I’m extremely disenchanted to be leaving West Ham United Soccer Membership, notably with out having the ability to obtain what we got down to obtain in the beginning of our journey in East London,” he mentioned.

“I do nevertheless totally acknowledge that the outcomes have simply not been ok to date.

“Firstly, thanks to the board for providing me the chance to handle the crew through the previous 8 months. It was an honour and a privilege to handle such a historic membership, which holds such robust values for footballing traditions and keenness for the sport.

“I’d prefer to thank all of the employees on the membership who made me really feel so welcome, the taking part in squad and their continued efforts throughout my time – and lastly the followers, who’ve been so supportive throughout what has been a tough journey at occasions.

“I want the membership nothing however the very best of luck for the longer term. Thanks and goodbye for now.

“Come on you Irons. GP x.”

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