West Ham United have made their final decision on Nuno Espírito Santo — and despite relegation from the Premier League, the club has decided to keep him as head coach and back him for the Championship promotion campaign.
After days of uncertainty and internal discussions following the end of the season, there had been serious questions over whether Nuno would survive. West Ham’s relegation triggered intense scrutiny across every level of the club, and reports suggested that both sides even had contractual options to walk away after dropping into the Championship.
Instead, today’s decision confirmed continuity.
In an official position released by the club, West Ham stated that meetings were held earlier this week and both the board and Nuno reaffirmed their commitment to each other. The Portuguese coach made clear that he wants to remain and lead the attempt to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
The decision is significant because only a short time ago Nuno’s future appeared highly uncertain. Behind the scenes, opinion inside the club was reportedly divided. Some senior figures believed relegation demanded another managerial reset, while others argued that changing coach again would deepen instability.
Ultimately, West Ham chose to trust the trajectory rather than the final league position.
Although the club finished 18th and went down, the board pointed to improvements in performances during the latter part of the season. According to the club’s own assessment, West Ham collected 25 points from their final 17 Premier League matches — form they believe showed enough progress to justify giving Nuno another chance.
Another major factor was Nuno’s previous Championship record. West Ham highlighted his successful spell with Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he delivered promotion and won the title with 99 points in 2018. That experience appears to have played a major role in convincing decision-makers that he is equipped for the challenge ahead.
The club also acknowledged supporter frustration and signaled wider changes beyond the dugout. West Ham announced plans to review football operations and rebuild trust with fans, including reducing season ticket prices by up to 30 percent for next season.
So the final verdict is now official: West Ham are not making another managerial change.
Nuno Espírito Santo stays — and his mission is clear: bring West Ham straight back to the Premier League.