Barring any transfers, Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus is poised to experience a change in leadership at West Ham United next season, with Julen Lopetegui confirmed as the club’s new manager.

The announcement of Lopetegui’s appointment comes today, marking the Spanish manager’s return to the English Premier League after his previous tenure with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Lopetegui is set to succeed David Moyes as the head figure on the sidelines at The London Stadium starting from the 2024-2025 season.

Despite David Moyes guiding West Ham to success in the UEFA Europa Conference League and consistently securing knockout stage finishes in European competitions over three consecutive seasons, he has faced significant criticism regarding the team’s overall performance.

Interestingly, West Ham’s most recent victory in all competitions was a 2-1 triumph over Wolves at the Molineux Stadium on April 6. Coincidentally, Lopetegui, who previously managed Wolves, resigned from his position reportedly due to the club’s financial circumstances, despite leading them to a 13th-place finish.

Lopetegui boasts a notable track record, having won the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020 after his dismissal as Spain’s head coach just before the 2018 FIFA World Cup for reaching an agreement with Real Madrid.

During his debut season at West Ham, Mohammed Kudus has been a standout performer for The Hammers, tallying seven goals and providing five assists in 31 league appearances.

As of the latest update, Kudus leads all players in completed dribbles across Europe’s top five leagues, drawing attention from several clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, due to his impressive performances.