West Ham United officials are holding discussions on Monday, May 25, 2026, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo regarding his future.
The Portuguese coach is widely expected to leave the club after their relegation from the Premier League.
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The club fell into the Championship despite a final-day victory over Leeds United.
They concluded the season with 39 points, which Sky Sports reported as the highest points total for a relegated top-flight team in 15 years.
A specific clause in the three-year contract of the former Nottingham Forest manager allows West Ham to terminate his deal without paying compensation due to the relegation.
The clause also permits Nuno to walk away freely.
Nuno took charge at the London Stadium last September after the dismissal of Graham Potter.
He subsequently won 12 of his 37 matches, but club sources indicated he is unlikely to stay amid player dissatisfaction with his training methods and team selections.
The manager expressed his immediate reaction to the club's relegation on the final day of the season. "Tough day for us.
We knew it would be difficult and we did our part but it did not happen," said Nuno.
The head coach highlighted the emotional impact of the relegation on the squad after the final match. "The moment is to just feel this sadness.
We had a tough mission and the boys tried it.
I wish things could be different for our future but at least we finish with dignity," said Nuno.
