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Nuno meeting Hammers hierarchy over future
TL;DR
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is meeting with senior management to discuss his future following the club's relegation to the Championship. There is a strong belief that he is likely to leave the club after their disappointing season.
Key points
- Nuno Espirito Santo is meeting West Ham's senior management.
- The club has been relegated to the Championship.
- Nuno's future at the club is uncertain.
- West Ham last faced relegation in 2011.
- David Sullivan and Daniel Kretinsky will lead the discussions.
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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is meeting senior management on Monday to assess the impact of relegation to the Championship amid a belief he is likely to leave the club.
Nuno refused to say whether he would remain at London Stadium in the aftermath of failing to prevent the club dropping out of the Premier League for the first time since 2011.
The former Wolves, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest manager signed a three-year deal with the Hammers in September.
Despite improved form toward the end of the season, including a final day 3-0 victory over Leeds, West Ham paid the price for a poor start, followed by a run of 10 games without a win from the beginning of November to the middle of January.
Chairman David Sullivan and vice-chairman Daniel Kretinsky are likely to be the key voices in the meeting.
West Ham sources have indicated relegation will cost the club around £200m in lost income at a time when finances are already stretched.
The Hammers made a £104m loss in their most recent accounts to 31 May 2025 and are predicted to lose another large sum this season.
Sales appear inevitable, with midfielder Mateus Fernandes on Manchester United's list of central midfielders they are interested in.
Skipper Jarrod Bowen is also coveted by a number of Premier League clubs, although he didn't want to talk about that when interviewed by Match of the Day after the Leeds game.
"It's still very, very raw," the forward said. "Talking about futures is disrespectful to the club, the fans, everything like that. This club deserves to be in the Premier League. Our aim now is to get this club back into the Premier League."
Q&A
What is Nuno Espirito Santo's future at West Ham after relegation?
Nuno Espirito Santo's future at West Ham is uncertain, with indications that he is likely to leave the club after their relegation to the Championship.
When did West Ham last get relegated from the Premier League?
West Ham was last relegated from the Premier League in 2011, marking their return to the Championship this season.
Who are the key figures in the meeting regarding Nuno's future?
Chairman David Sullivan and vice-chairman Daniel Kretinsky are expected to be the key voices in the meeting about Nuno Espirito Santo's future.
