West Ham were relegated from the Premier League despite winning their final match against Leeds, with Tottenham’s result keeping them in the bottom three. Nuno Espirito Santo apologised to fans for the outcome and focused on the club’s period of sadness, frustration, and anger. He declined to say whether he intends to continue as manager, stating his mind was not on future plans and that he would address board discussions later. His three-year contract can be ended without compensation for West Ham, while he is also free to leave. West Ham posted losses of £104.2m last year and may lose key players such as Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, and Crysencio Summerville.
"Nuno Espirito Santo apologised for West Ham's relegation from the Premier League and refused to say whether he intends to continue as manager next season. With victory over Leeds on the final day not enough to lift West Ham out of the bottom three at Tottenham's expense, Nuno was reluctant to discuss whether he will stay. The Portuguese is free to walk away from the three-year deal he signed in September while West Ham are free to part company with him without paying compensation."
"Asked when he plans to talk to West Ham's board, Nuno said: You keep insisting [to ask] me about that and my mind is not there, you understand? Today, tomorrow, if we have a press conference, next one, for sure we can speak about that. But today, it's about understanding how tough it is. West Ham posted losses of 104.2m last year and face losing the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville."
"It's not about me, Nuno said. We are in a tough place and West Ham has to go back in the Premier League. But now we have to go through this period of sadness, understanding the frustration and anger of the fans. It's the day to understand the moment of sadness of our fans, of ourselves, of the club, Nuno said. And apologise and thank them for all of the support they gave us through the season, the way we re-established a good relationship here with our fans, and respect them."
"About speculation, about all of us, our future. But today is not the day to think about that. This is the first time since 2011 that a side have gone down with a tally of 39 points. Nuno led a revival after Christmas but could not do enough after replacing Graham Potter."
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