West Ham Announces David Moyes’ Departure at End of Contract Following 2023/24 Season.
West Ham currently sits in ninth place, behind Manchester United by five points with two games in hand, diminishing their chances of securing European football for the upcoming season.
Moyes said:
“I have enjoyed four and a half brilliant years at West Ham, and the club is in a stronger position than when I returned back in 2019.”
“When I joined West Ham for a second time, the club was one place above the relegation zone, and it has been a terrific journey to have achieved three consecutive seasons in Europe.
“After leading the club to safety, we guided the team to finishes of 6th and 7th in the Premier League, and I was delighted when we won the Europa Conference League title last June – the club’s first major trophy in 43 years.
“I would like to thank all the players for their support, and all the success they have achieved, over the last four and a half years.
I have really enjoyed working with everyone at West Ham, and I would like to thank the board for giving me the opportunity to manage this great club.”
Pressure had been building on the former Everton manager this campaign as fans’ ambitions were raised by the success of the previous campaign.
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Under Moyes they won the UEFA Europa Conference League, but sold captain Declan Rice to Arsenal in the summer, while playmaker Lucas Paqueta is being linked with a move away from the club this summer.
West Ham joint-Chairman David Sullivan said:
“On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, I would like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to David for the contribution he has made to the Football Club during his time as manager.
“David has been responsible for a period of great progress and success in our history, and we are extremely grateful for all of his hard work, commitment and dedication to the role.
“David has been an absolute professional to work with and he will leave with our greatest respect and good wishes –
he deserves to be held in the highest esteem for the service he has given to West Ham United, and we wish him every success in the future.
“By making this announcement now, it allows David to get the send-off he deserves from the West Ham supporters and for us all to show our appreciation to him at our final home fixture of the season against Luton Town on Saturday.”
