Premier League side West Ham United has fired head coach Lopetegui with immediate effect.
The Spanish tactician left his role just six months after being appointed back in June.
Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been the leading candidate to replace the Spaniard as negotiation is on the final stages.
A statement from West Ham read, “West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the Club.
“The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the Club’s ambitions and the Club has therefore taken action in line with its objectives.
“The Club can confirm that Assistant Head Coach Pablo Sanz, Head of Performance Oscar Caro, Head Analyst Juan Vicente Peinado, Fitness Coach Borja De Alba and Technical Coach Edu Rubio have also left with immediate effect.
“The Board would like to thank Julen and his staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.
“The process of appointing a replacement is underway.”
