West Ham sack manager Espirito Santo after relegation to second tier

West Ham United has parted ways with manager Nuno Espirito Santo after less than a season in charge, the club announced. Espirito Santo took over in September 2025 but was unable to reverse the east London club's poor form, culminating in their demotion from the Premier League.

The relegation marks West Ham's first drop to the Championship since 2011, representing a significant setback for the club. Despite Espirito Santo's appointment as a bid to stabilise the squad, results continued to deteriorate under his management.

The managerial change comes as West Ham prepares for life outside the top flight and seeks to chart a path back to the Premier League. The club will now begin the search for a new manager to lead their second-tier campaign in the upcoming season.

Espirito Santo's exit adds to a turbulent period for West Ham, whose relegation has sent shockwaves through the club's hierarchy and fanbase. The former Wolves boss will depart having overseen one of the most disappointing campaigns in the club's recent history.