Nuno Espirito Santo Commits to Leading West Ham’s Promotion Push After Relegation

Key Takeaways:

• Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as West Ham’s head coach following their relegation from the Premier League
• West Ham accumulated 22 points from 13 matches between January and April, but three defeats in their final four league fixtures sealed their fate
• Nuno previously guided Wolverhampton to EFL Championship success in 2018 with a 99-point campaign

Club Confirms Manager’s Future After Devastating Relegation

West Ham United have confirmed that Nuno Espirito Santo will continue as head coach despite the club’s demotion to the EFL Championship. The decision was made following discussions on Monday, just a day after the Hammers registered a 3-0 victory over Leeds on the Premier League season’s final day. That result, however, was not enough to preserve their top-flight status, as city rivals Tottenham Hotspur secured their own survival with a win against Everton.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2026

Recent Form and Costly Late-Season Slip

There had been doubts regarding Nuno’s future at the London Stadium, even amid an impressive run between January and April during which West Ham gathered 22 points over 13 matches. The late surge, though, was undone by three defeats in their closing four league games, allowing Tottenham Hotspur to leapfrog them in the standings and consign West Ham to relegation.

Board’s Statement Outlines Club’s Ambitions

A statement from West Ham read: “We held meetings with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the club – as we have to him.

“Nuno made it very clear that he is highly motivated for the challenge of guiding West Ham United back to the top flight at the first time of asking. That must be the unquestionable goal for next season.”

The board also referenced Nuno’s prior success in the Championship, where he led Wolverhampton to a 99-point title-winning campaign in 2018. They added: “While the ultimate outcome on Sunday was a painful one, the board of directors believe that there have been broader signs of improvement and progress in recent months, and we want Nuno to continue developing that progress.”

Nuno’s Championship Track Record