Nuno Espirito Santo has been fired by West Ham United after losing two Championship games in a row.

The Portuguese leaves the London Stadium with the Hammers eighth in the table.

Nuno, who was appointed in September 2025, received support from the club during the summer, despite their relegation from the Premier League.

His team won six of their first 11 league games this season, losing only once.

However, following successive home defeats to Southampton and West Brom, the Hammers have taken action.

The 52-year-old will depart the club on the eve of Wednesday’s trip to Cardiff City.

West Ham’s statement

The club confirmed that Nuno Espírito Santo has departed his post as Head Coach of West Ham United’s men’s first team, effective immediately.After reviewing the EFL Championship season,

the Board of Directors believes a change is necessary to maintain the Club’s objectives and expectations.Assistant Head Coach Rui Pedro Silva and Goalkeeper Coach Rui Barbosa have also left.West Ham United appreciates Nuno, Rui, and Rui’s dedication to the club and wishes them success in the future.

The process of seeking a new Head Coach has already begun.
Mark Noble

, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary command of squad preparations ahead of tomorrow evening’s EFL Championship match at Cardiff City, and the Club will make no further comments until the new Head Coach is announced.”