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West Ham United are set to part ways with technical director Tim Steeden after confirming the arrival of Kyle Macaulay as the club’s new head of recruitment.
Steeden is largely responsible West HamBut has clashed with previous managers David Moyes and Julen Lopetegui in the transfer business since joining the club in July 2023.
The German was asked to stay out of West Ham’s changing room towards the end of Moyes’ four-and-a-half-year tenure, while he walked away from the club’s training ground towards the end of Lopetegui’s brief six-month spell as coach.
West Ham have invested heavily in their playing squad under Steidten’s watch, with the former Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen supremo initially hired to help the club modernize their approach. Transportation.
Edson Alvarez, Mohamed Quds, Luis Guilherme, Max Kilman, Chryssio Summerville and Nicklas Fulcraig have all signed deals worth €25m or more, many of whom were involved in completing the deal. Jean-Clair Todibo’s loan deal also has an obligation to buy more than m 30 million.
Various outlets, incl wire. West Ham have already secured a replacement, hiring Macaulay as their head of recruitment to work alongside new head coach Graham Potter.
The pair worked together during Potter’s stints in charge of West Stearns, Swansea City. Brighton and Hove Albion And Chelsea2012 in working relationship.
“He’s been part of my staff for a number of years. He’s a good link between the club and the coaches, so it’s easier for him to have some conversations,” Potter told reporters upon his arrival.
“I’m really happy with that appointment. He’s the head of recruitment, so I provide the link between the coach – me – and the club. A lot of the conversations are about recruitment, so having someone like him will be great for the club and great for me.”
