Exclusive: Nuno has clear stance on West Ham future if relegation sealed - ‘There are no doubts…’
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(Credit: Imago) Tue 5 May 2026 12:30, UK Nuno Espirito Santo has no plans to engineer an exit from West Ham United if they are relegated from the Premier League, sources have told Football Insider.The Portuguese has his full focus on trying to guide the team to safety at the moment, but it is understood that he would be “unfazed” by the idea of managing in the Championship again. Sources say that “there are no doubts” that the 52-year-old has the “full backing” of David Sullivan and the rest of the board at the London Stadium, who believe that he is the right man to lead the team long-term.The former Wolves boss is under contract until the summer of 2028, and it is already clear that a dismissal is not in the plans of the club hierarchy, even if he fails to secure survival in the coming weeks.Nuno’s position at West Ham has been under scrutiny at several stages in recent months, but the board are happy with the impact that he has made of late. 👔 West Ham United Manager News👔 Get the inside track on the London Stadium dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates and technical leadership strategy.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What is Nuno’s record in the Championship like?West Ham’s hopes of beating the drop were dealt a huge blow last weekend, as they fell to a 3-0 defeat away at Brentford on the Saturday, before Tottenham responded by winning at Aston Villa on Sunday. LeagueGamesWDLWin %Premier League21480548037.38%Championship46309765.22%Nuno’s record in the Premier League, compared to the Championship, as per Transfermarkt.West Ham would undoubtedly be hoping to bounce straight back if they did fall into the second tier, meaning their boss would be expected to repeat his previous feats from his spell at Wolves.
Nuno only managed in the Championship for one season while he was at Molineux, as his side romped to the league title with 30 wins and 99 points to their name. West Ham have a had a significant turnover of managers in the years since David Moyes’ departure, and at the moment, both the club and Nuno are keen to continue working together in 2026-27.Could Amanda Staveley takeover be imminent at West Ham?Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that Amanda Staveley is unlikely to take over West Ham any time soon, despite recent suggestions that she is interested in striking a deal.The former Newcastle backer has been heavily linked with potential takeovers at both West Ham and Tottenham in recent weeks, while a return to St James’ Park could also be on the agenda.