West Ham confirm Nuno Espirito Santo remains manager following relegation

West Ham United have confirmed that Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as manager for the upcoming Championship campaign, following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The decision was reached after meetings between the manager and the club’s senior management, with both parties opting to continue their partnership rather than part ways.

Although the club and the manager could have severed ties without compensation, they chose to stick together. The club’s stated rationale for this retention is Nuno’s previous successful promotion campaign with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018, which they cite as evidence of his capability to lead an immediate return to the top flight.

In an open letter to supporters, the club stated that Nuno had expressed his continued commitment to the organisation. The statement noted that the manager made it clear he is highly motivated for the challenge of guiding West Ham back to the Premier League at the first attempt, describing this as the unquestionable goal for the next season.

West Ham highlighted Nuno’s prior experience in the second tier as a key factor in their confidence. The club pointed out that he spent one previous year in the Championship, achieving an outstanding success by securing 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The club issued the open letter to communicate the decision directly to fans and reaffirm its ambition. No specific details regarding the length or financial terms of the new agreement were disclosed in the source material.