Manuel Pellegrini replaces David Moyes at West Ham

English Premier League club, West Ham have appointed Manuel Pellegrini as its new manager, replacing David Moyes who left the club after his contract ended at the end of the league season.

The former Manchester City and Real Madrid manager Pellegrini has signed a three-year deal at the London Stadium.

Pellegrini left his job with Hebei China Fortune over the weekend, and has been quoted by the his new club as saying: “I am excited about this project. My mentality is always to have a winning mentality.

“I think that West Ham had a difficult season last season and I hope that next season we are going to play football that will delight the fans. I always play attacking football and we must try to reach important targets in the season.

“I am sure that, with the players we have in this moment in the squad, and bringing maybe another four or five in, we are going to have a strong team,” he said.

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Speaking over the new manager, West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan said: “Manuel brings a reputation for attacking football and getting the best out of his players.

“We believe he will attract new talent to the London Stadium as well as improving the current squad.

“Manuel is the first West Ham United manager to have a Premier League title on his CV, and we believe his experience, quality and proven record of taking teams forward quickly will ensure that he is successful here,” he stated.

Pellegrini won the 2013-14 Premier League title and two EFL Cups during his three years at Manchester City, in addition to taking the club to the Champions League semi-finals.

West Ham escaped relegation and finished 13th on the table in the just-concluded season. They will seek a better finish next season with new manager, Pellegrini.

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