Shocking New West Ham Manager for 2024-2025 EPL Season

West Ham were in dire straits a couple of weeks ago when it was announced that the long-time and beloved manager, David Moyes, would not be in control of the team next year. The long-time West Ham fans, pundits, players, and coaching staff all wished that he could stay on longer, as the club has nothing but positive things to say about his demeanor, coaching style, and managerial tactics.

But, Moyes has decided to move on towards the media and punditry side of the game, which is understandable at an older age and after a prolific coaching career. So, who is next in line to take over at West Ham for the 2024-2025 Premier League season?

Lopetegui is the New West Ham Manager for Next Season

West Ham didn’t have to keep fans waiting for long before announcing their new manager for next year – Julen Lopetegui.

Julen Lopetegui is the former Wolves manager who has experience in the Premier League coaching mid-level and top-tier teams.

Lopetegui is walking into a set up that is already favoring unity, cohesion, and players first. Moyes had incredible stats during his time as the man in charge, so Lopetegui will have to mirror that. Moyes earned 1.47 goals per game, 112 passes ending in the final third per game, 1.40xG per game, more than four shots on target per game, and averaging 1.36 points per game.

Compared to Julen’s last club, Moyes bests him in almost every category. However, Julen has averaged more than 442 passes per game, which indicates a more possession-based style of play that could work with certain players, and over 50% possession every match, which is much higher than Moyes’ 42.5%.

Lopetegui seems to be very pleased with the setup he is walking into. Instead of coming into a club that is toward the bottom of the league or lacks funding or attention, it is quite the opposite.

‘We had other opportunities but I am very happy that West Ham chose me because I chose West Ham too, so we are really happy about this. We came here with the idea and the thought to make a big, big noise. That’s why we came here, and we are excited by this challenge. Of course, we are going to do our best to help the club and the team to achieve the best level and to achieve our aims. I assure the fans that they are going to be key in all our achievements.’

West Ham Untied Excited for New Manager