Graham Potter sends message as West Ham exit announced
West Ham are set for a significant overhaul this summer.
Graham Potter will be looking to revolutionise his Hammers side both on and off the pitch after a miserable campaign.
The former Chelsea man was unable to turn around the Irons’ fortunes after succeeding Julen Lopetegui in the dugout in January.
The 50-year-old needs a huge summer transfer window and some help behind the scenes to get his managerial career back on track.
Potter reacts as goalkeeping coach departs from West Ham
The London Stadium outfit have confirmed that goalkeeper coach Xavi Valero will leave at the end of the season.
The Spaniard was with the Irons for seven years after he was initially appointed by Manuel Pellegrini in 2018.
The Hammers announced the exit via a statement that was released on their website on 23 May, thanking Valero for his services and wishing him well for the future.
Potter reacted to the departure, saying: “I would like to thank Xavi for his support and hard work in the time that I have been at the club.
“He is a superb professional and has given great service to West Ham United over a considerable period. We wish him every success in his next chapter.”
West Ham can bring in Potter ally
Valero’s departure means that the Hammers will be searching for somebody to fill his role and Potter could be set to bring an ally from his time at Chelsea.
Ben Roberts is still at the Blues, working under Enzo Maresca but could make the move to join his former manager in East London.
| Stats (Premier League) | Fabianski | Areola |
| Matches | 13 | 26 |
| Clean sheets | 20 | 41 |
| Conceded | 3 | 5 |
| Minutes played | 1,071 | 2,259 |
The Hammers are set for a revolution at goalkeeper with Lukasz Fabianski set to depart and question marks over Alphonse Areola’s future as number one, after an inconsistent season.
The Londoners have conceded the fifth-most goals in the Premier League this season with Tottenham also on 61, while only the relegated sides and Wolves have let in more strikes than Potter’s side.
It is an area of necessity in the transfer market and they have been linked with a £20million swoop for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and are also believed to be interested in Southampton stopper Aaron Ramsdale.
With Potter beginning to come under some pressure, he may bring in his ally from Stamford Bridge and his Brighton days in, to help with the transition with a new goalkeeper if they choose to move on from the Frenchman.