"In a potential sign of support for Nuno, the statement announcing Castellanos said he had been "identified as a key target" by the West Ham coach. In an interview on the club website, Castellanos was also asked about Nuno wanting him in the squad and was quoted as saying: "The guys have welcomed me really well, the coach and all.""
"Nuno has only been in charge since September and there had been speculation about his future following Saturday's 3-0 loss to previously winless Wolverhampton, which left the team 18th in the Premier League. Following the loss to Wolves, Nuno called it the worst result of his career, adding that he and his team had been embarrassed. West Ham next plays Nottingham Forest on Tuesday."
West Ham signed Lazio striker Valentín "Taty" Castellanos to a four-and-a-half-year contract with an option for an additional year, with the transfer fee undisclosed. The club credited coach Nuno Espírito Santo with identifying Castellanos as a key target. Castellanos said teammates and the coach welcomed him well. Nuno has been in charge since September and faced speculation after a 3-0 loss to previously winless Wolverhampton, a defeat that left West Ham 18th in the Premier League and which Nuno called the worst result of his career. Castellanos has scored twice in 12 games this season after a hamstring injury, has two Argentina caps, won an MLS Cup with New York City FC, and scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for Lazio since joining in 2023. West Ham faces Nottingham Forest next.
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