The Athletic FC Podcast

Why does Lopetegui want West Ham?

Last night, West Ham announced that David Moyes will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.

After a prolonged search for Moyes’ successor, it seems the Hammers have landed on Julen Lopetegui.

So… why have West Ham chosen the former Spain, Real Madrid and Wolves manager over other candidates? 

And for Lopetegui himself - what is it about the project that has made him turn down the allure of Bayern Munich?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.