OFFICIAL: Pellegrini named new West Ham boss

West Ham have announced the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager.

The former Manchester City boss replaces the outgoing David Moyes, whose contract was not renewed, despite successfully guiding to club to safety and a 13th place finish.

The 64-year-old left Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune at the weekend, paving the way for his switch to the London Stadium

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan expressed his delight with the deal, telling the club's official website: “I am delighted to welcome Manuel Pellegrini to West Ham United. He is one of the world’s most respected football coaches and we look forward to working with him.

“It was important that we appointed someone with knowledge and experience of the Premier League, who already has an understanding – not only of the teams and players we face – but of West Ham United and our ambitions.

“Manuel brings a reputation for attacking football and getting the best out of his players. We believe he will attract new talent to the London Stadium as well as improving the current squad.

“Above all, he is a winner, who knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level and is driven to continue that success. Manuel is the first West Ham United manager to have a Premier League title on his CV, and we believe that his experience, quality and proven record of taking teams forward quickly will ensure that he is successful here.

“We have listened to fans who asked us to be ambitious. We hope they agree it is an exciting appointment.

“Manuel will shortly announce the names of the new staff he will bring in and he will then get down to shaping the squad he wants. We all wish him the very best of luck.”

Pellegrini won a Premier League title and guided Manchester City to the Champions League semi-finals during his time in charge at the Etihad and returns to the Premier League just two years after leaving.

 

22 May 2018