West Ham make final David Moyes decision after humiliating Premier League defeat

West Ham United have confirmed that manager David Moyes will leave the club at the end of the season.

Speculation has ramped up in recent weeks regarding the Scotsman's future, after a dip in performances and results saw the Hammers drop out of European contention.

Moyes' contract is set to expire this summer and will not be renewed.

On Sunday West Ham were thrashed 5-0 by Chelsea, a result that extended their winless run in the Premier League to four matches.

It has been widely reported that West Ham have reached an agreement with former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui to replace Moyes for next season.

Last month the London club held talks with Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim.

Moyes took charge of West Ham for the second time in 2019, and last season he oversaw the club with the UEFA Europa Conference League, its first European trophy since 1965.

This term the club reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League, where they were eliminated by newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.

In a statement published on the club's official website, 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."

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 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."