Nuno Espírito Santo to stay at relegated West Ham | OneFootball

West Ham United have confirmed that Nuno Espírito Santo will remain as manager despite relegation to the Championship.

The Hammers were sent down to the second tier on the final day of the season despite defeating Leeds United 3-0 at home with the team finishing two points behind Tottenham Hotspur.

Reports had suggested that relegation might spell the end of Nuno Espírito Santo's time at the club but a statement from the club has clarified the Portuguese manager's future.

"We held meetings with Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the Club – as we have to him," the West Ham Board of Directors said in a statement to supporters earlier today.

"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."

Nuno Espírito Santo oversaw 33 Premier League games in charge of West Ham since his appointment with a record of nine wins, nine draws, and 15 defeats.