West Ham United's new manager Graham Potter said he took the job because it was the right fit, with the Englishman stressing that he and the Premier League club's administration are completely aligned as they seek to win back disgruntled supporters.

West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.

West Ham are considering joining the race for the England international whose future is uncertain in the Premier League.

LONDON - Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was named West Ham's new manager on Thursday on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the club said, a day after sacking Julen Lopetegui. Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023, just seven months into a five-year contract. He won 12 of his 31 matches in charge.

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West Ham United have announced the departure of manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge.The decision had been expected, with Lopetegui’s long-term future making the headlines

Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight

Graham Potter has been speaking to the media for the first time as new West Ham boss before Friday's FA Cup game away against Aston Villa (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Potter began by saying he is "very excited and very proud" be to named the new West Ham boss,

West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as their new head coach.Potter replaces Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on Wednesday following the Hammers poor first half of the season.The

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form.