LONDON - West Ham United said on Saturday that manager Manuel Pellegrini had left the club, following the side's 2-1 loss to Leicester earlier in the day that left them just one place above the relegation zone.
"West Ham United can confirm that Manuel Pellegrini has left the club with immediate effect," the club said on Twitter.
The last straw for the club seemed to be the 1-2 loss to Leicester on Saturday. Photo: David Klein/Reuters
The last straw for the club seemed to be the 1-2 loss to Leicester on Saturday.
Scotsman David Moyes is said to be the favourite to take over the west Ham United hotseat.
The club, however, has yet to announce the new coach.
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— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 28, 2019
West Ham United can confirm that Manuel Pellegrini has left the Club with immediate effect.