West Ham United is delighted to announce the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as the Club’s new men’s Head Coach.

The former Spain, Porto, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Wolverhampton Wanderers coach will officially begin work with the Hammers on 1 July.

Lopetegui has put together an impressive coaching CV over the past two decades, leading Sevilla to UEFA Europa League glory and Spain’s U21s and U19s to UEFA European Championship success. He is widely respected for his clear football philosophy, flexible tactical approach, competitive character and man-management skills.

The appointment of the experienced Spaniard as Head Coach marks the next step in West Ham United’s new and growing football strategy, which gained pace in July 2023 with the arrival of Tim Steidten as the Club’s Technical Director.