Former manager Julen Lopetegui, who has been out of work, is reportedly set to sign a three-year contract to take over as the new head coach of West Ham, as per a recent report.

Speculations are rife that current manager David Moyes will depart from West Ham once his contract expires next month, especially following the team’s disappointing 5-2 defeat against Crystal Palace.

Numerous potential replacements have been mentioned, including Marco Silva, Maurizio Sarri, Thomas Tuchel, and Graham Potter. However, it appears that Lopetegui, a seasoned manager who has been considering his options, is on the verge of being appointed as West Ham’s new coach.

The move to bring in Lopetegui as an out-of-work candidate has raised some eyebrows among West Ham fans and observers. Reports had initially linked Lopetegui to the managerial position at AC Milan for the next season, but fans of the Italian club are now “relieved” as he seems set to accept the offer from West Ham.

According to recent reports from Italy, Lopetegui is close to finalizing a deal with West Ham after turning down the opportunity to manage AC Milan. It is suggested that the Hammers are preparing to part ways with Moyes and offer Lopetegui a three-year contract.

While Lopetegui boasts a career win ratio of over 57%, higher than Moyes’ 42%, his recent record at Wolves was less impressive, with a win ratio of just 37%. Despite this, it seems West Ham’s owners are convinced that Lopetegui is the right choice to lead the team in the upcoming seasons.

Throughout his career, he has displayed a pattern of abruptly departing from positions, notably ditching Wolves for Real Madrid while managing Spain during a crucial tournament. Not surprisingly, the prospect of him joining Milan doesn’t sit well with fans—especially those of West Ham. Supporters of the Hammers are yearning for a forward-thinking choice by the club, someone who can introduce a fresh and distinct managerial approach. The last time Lopetegui’s name was associated with West Ham, reports hinted at his interest in recruiting four prominent La Liga players for his next team, as per claims from a reporter close to Moyes.