West Ham have sacked Graham Potter after a poor start to the season.
In a statement on Saturday morning, the club said “results and performances have not matched expectations”.
West Ham say the board felt “a change is necessary in order to help improve the team’s position in the Premier League as soon as possible”.
Potter leaves West Ham 19th in the Premier League with just three points from their opening five games.
Nuno Espirito Santo is the leading contender to replace Potter at West Ham.
“West Ham United can confirm that head coach Graham Potter has left the club,” said West Ham.
“Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025-26 season have not matched expectations, and the board of directors believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team’s position in the Premier League as soon as possible.
“The club can confirm that assistant coach Bruno Saltor, first team Coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach, lead goalkeeper Coach Casper Ankergren, and goalkeeper coach Linus Kandolin have also left with immediate effect.
“The board would like to thank Graham and his coaching staff for their hard work during their time with the Hammers and wish them every success for the future.
“The process of appointing a replacement is underway. The club will be making no further comment at this time.”
The Hammers face Everton away on Monday before travelling to Arsenal next weekend before the international break.
