Nuno Espirito Santo is set to remain as West Ham manager despite being unable to prevent the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
It is a remarkable decision given the circumstances, particularly as all indications suggested the West Ham board were moving towards parting ways with the Portuguese manager.
A statement from the board read: ‘We held meetings with Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the Club – as we have to him.
‘Nuno made it very clear that he is highly motivated for the challenge of guiding West Ham United back to the top flight at the first time of asking. That must be the unquestionable goal for next season.
‘Nuno has spent one previous year in the EFL Championship and it was an outstanding success as he secured 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.
‘While the ultimate outcome on Sunday was a painful one, the Board of Directors believe that there have been broader signs of improvement and progress in recent months, and we want Nuno to continue developing that progress.’
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