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Nuno Espírito Santo's West Ham future amid promotion push

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Nuno Espírito Santo has left West Ham, and reports say the club has agreed to appoint Scott Parker.

Claret & Hugh now says Parker's proposed deal depends on promotion and that Nuno is due just under £3 million in compensation. West Ham has not announced Parker as head coach or confirmed those terms.

No-Guff Summary

  • Nuno Espírito Santo has left West Ham, and the club is recruiting a new head coach.
  • talkSPORT reports an agreement to appoint Scott Parker, but West Ham has not confirmed the appointment.
  • Claret & Hugh says Parker's proposed contract would allow the club to release him without compensation if promotion is missed this season, while promotion would activate a further two years.
  • Claret & Hugh also reports that Nuno is due just under £3 million in compensation.
Development Updated

Claret & Hugh reports promotion clause in Parker deal and Nuno payoff

Scott Parker's proposed West Ham deal would hinge on promotion this season, according to Claret & Hugh, which cites an unnamed club insider. The source says West Ham could release him without compensation if the club fails to go up. Promotion would activate a further two years of a proposed two-and-a-half-year contract.

Claret & Hugh also reports that Nuno Espírito Santo is due just under £3 million in compensation after his dismissal. That figure and Parker's proposed terms have not been confirmed by the club. Reports of an agreement to appoint Parker are already out, but West Ham has yet to announce him as head coach.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing an unnamed club insider, that Scott Parker is expected to join West Ham on a promotion-dependent contract and that Nuno Espírito Santo is set to receive just under £3 million in compensation. Parker’s appointment had not been officially announced.