Burnley will come up against Nuno Espirito Santo in the managerial dugout in the Championship next season despite West Ham’s relegation.
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Speculation had been strife that the Portuguese coach was about to be sacked following the Hammers’ relegation on the final day.
Despite a 3-0 win over Leeds United, the Hammers remained in 18th place – the final relegated spot – following Tottenham’s win against Everton.
But the East London outfit have now confirmed Espirito Santo is to remain in situ and will be tasked with overseeing an immediate return to the Premier League.
The Hammers have inevitably been installed as the early title favourites, ahead of Wolves and Burnley.
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Espirito Santo is to remain at the London Stadium next season (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)placeholder image
Espirito Santo is to remain at the London Stadium next season (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
“We held meetings with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the club – as we have to him,” the Hammers said in a statement.
“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.
"Nuno has spent one previous year in the EFL Championship and it was an outstanding success as he secured 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.
“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.”
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