Julen Lopetegui's First Interview As West Ham United Head Coach | Exclusive

Watch Julen Lopetegui's exclusive interview as Head Coach of the Hammers, where he shares his excitement for working with the players and building on the Club's winning culture, complete with a message to the West Ham fans.
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[@hauprah5317]

Wishing Julen the very best in West Ham United 💙👍

[@adamprotz]

"Bring a new shape of football to the club" YES PLEASE JULEN AND WELCOMEEEEEE!

[@ruhudson1688]

Speaks so well. The big thing is that he wants to be here and that as a West Ham fan is everything. You’ve got my backing ⚒️⚒️

[@diarmuidbrosnan5580]

Same here,he wanted West Ham,never tried to use us to bargain with another club.

[@glennaustin37]

Thought Moyes wanted to be here, too? 🤔

[@sexual-harassment-panda]

​@@glennaustin37he did but wasn't happy with not being in control of transfers

[@waynepeacock2297]

Moyes wouldn't work as a Head Coach, with Tim Steidten as Technical Director in charge of recruitment. Moyes wants full control so he turned down what the club offered him. He's too stubborn to change

[@willboi4780]

Onwards and Upwards , COME ON YOU HAMERS

[@gjthomas9770]

Wow

[@Bithalrai]

“My thought was One day I would like to stay here as a coach” Julen Lopetegu” That’s pleasing to hear. COYI!

[@aaronwilson7947]

Actually been enjoying the news coming out of the club recently. Excited i cant lie

[@stephenlaws1836]

I live in Spain, I've seen quite a lot of him , over the years , I like the fact that he learned his trade under Johan Cruyff at Barca . A bit of that style & mentality will be well received. He's a strong bloke , not mentally weak , let's hope Sullivan keeps out of the way . He did great in the Spanish under age teams , & was 20 odd games unbeaten with the first team , so he knows how to work with the kids . I wish him luck , I hope he succeeds

[@Penhie-hc2cd]

What a breath of fresh air...no more dour scowling manager but a Coach with a smile and a very snazzy dresser COYI

[@jerzywoking1699]

Clothes do not maketh the man

[@FootballMan44]

In Lopetegui we trust

[@dannym9525]

Head Coach being the key word, I am glad we are adapting to the modern times. Having a head coach purely focusing on football matters and nothing else surely has to be much more effective. Welcome Julen.

[@ASOXO]

He did say manage a few times in this video. I think he means manage the players as in coach them. What you think?

[@nozyparker]

@@ASOXO it's his second language so don't look too much into that. Moyes downfall was he wanted way too much control / it was his way or the highway.

[@keithydream83]

@@nozyparkerthat and the 18 months of relegation form in the last two years….

[@ASOXO]

@@keithydream83 and never having more than 20% possession

[@peterjones2903]

Let’s hope Sullivan David supplies him with the right players this time round,, And not all cheap as chips

[@calvinliu6304]

Welcome Julen Lopetegu to West Ham United Football Club... Good luck for the season starts in August....

[@olley669]

season starts now we need the players we have some old players

[@theztalker6731]

​@@olley669He is a coach not manager the players will be on Tim now

[@ASOXO]

Helps if you spell his name right. 🤣

[@davidryley4162]

🤣🤣🤣​@@ASOXO

[@anonymousgaming5212]

​@@ASOXO nah it's lopetegu 😂

[@shamroc77]

"I am here because I want to be here." Welcome in Julen. #COYI

[@graemewolk]

Welcome to West Ham. Really excited to see what he can achieve. COYI ⚒️

[@claudiushempstead9893]

This change of direction was the reason I renewed my season ticket.

[@Delboy0]

Basques are taking over football management. Alonso, Arteta, Emery,Iraola and Lopetegu are all from the basque region.

[@antoniocalle5920]

Te dejas a José Luis Mendilibar que ganó la UEFA ligue con el Sevilla y mañana juega la final de la conference

[@kevinw1129]

Tim and J-Lo, what a combo. Looking forward to next season. COYI.

[@MarstonRobinson]

There’s a song in there somewhere

[@jibster148]

COME ON YOU IRONSSSSS!!!! Wish Lopategui all the best ⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@RobJNathanSings]

Classy to mention Moyes the way he did. Let's be positive about the future.

[@razorwestham5949]

You will never get a coach knock another coach so it's not classy it's just what all of them never do. Like pundits blowing smoke up moyes arse and giving him a job that no club are giving him .

[@deanbean8994]

​@razorwestham5949 as if no club's going to give Moyes a job after he took us from a relegation battle to 3 seasons in Europe

[@razorwestham5949]

@deanbean8994 Yep there queueing up I hear from barking Dagenham and Southend all wanting his services of relegation football like Sunderland and sacked by 4 clubs in his career lol 😆

[@keithydream83]

@@deanbean8994You’ll see in time… maybe Bayern will appoint him…. 😂

[@RobJNathanSings]

@@razorwestham5949 or to not say anything at all was also an option. To mention him was respectful.

[@_Be_Still]

If Tim “Steidtin” approves, I’m in.

[@gonzalesdohnrryhrc]

In JULEN we trust! ⚒️⚒️ Come on you Irons!

[@gman0155]

That's fast😅

[@gonzalesdohnrryhrc]

@@gman0155 hahaha! it's already done mate, might as well support the new gaffer whoever it might be 😅

[@thetruth2418]

@@gonzalesdohnrryhrc WEVE GOT SUPER JULEN LOPETEGUIIIIII

[@its_me_sam9226]

We've got super lopetegui, he knows exactly what we need...

[@Oldschool62Oldschool]

Wolves fan here. Was gutted to lose Lopetegui due to our con men Chinese owners not backing him. All the best Julen.

[@shanemaugham7420]

I like the fact he recognised our history unlike Moyes. Not my choice but I'll get behind him coyi

[@llewycohen5022]

Welcome Julen. Loved your interview, we're looking forward to seeing the positive changes. Wishing you all the best!

[@kevinwillacey9363]

Very impressive interview , COYI ⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@beatonthedonis]

By 'ambience' he means 'atmosphere'.

[@nickblackman1992]

“Say hello to my little friend!”

[@leemadden3able]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mohet88]

He is a good manager. He should NOT be sacked by Christmas when the results are not coming through. He should be given time. There will be ups and downs in a season. Managers, should be given time to prove their mettle. Welcome to WHU. ❤

[@TheRealSimpsons1]

Great to hear him say working with Tim, the first picture from the club of them together is important. Great things ahead.

[@MC24DB]

I love the way we are going with this, he's not a manager he's a head coach, we have Tim behind the wheel for talent and Julen working with the players and they seem to be on the same page, we have never had this before, this is fucking exciting! COYI!!!

[@stephenj335]

Welcome and the very best of luck for the season ahead. Bienvenidos Julen!⚒

[@westham4651]

Vamos Julen demuestra lo que sabes y que nos des unos años muy buenos , mejores que los que llevamos y hemos tenido con David

[@polyglot8]

I'm bery bery happy too.

[@ASOXO]

😂 Jokes. Can't unhear it now. V does sound like B in Español as well. 😊

[@teds4190]

Talks well let’s get behind him with his attacking style of play In loppo we trust ❤ Coyi

[@kristiangibbings8082]

Welcome to our family Julen we are massive COYI

[@jaywatsonWHU1895]

Welcome Julen..! Quality manager for our quality club..! ⚒️⚒️

[@markoivanmarelic]

Very Good Manager. 👍 West Ham you pick the right Manager. 👏👏👍👍

[@176franks]

as a wolves fan there is no doubt hes a good coach we would have been relegated last season without him i hope hes got cash to spend because hes a winner he wont take the purse strings being tightened he will walk

[@NebulousYouTubeGamingChannel]

Thanks for the insight

[@cravenmoorehead8]

Sullivan won't give him the money he wants. Breaking: Lopetegui departs West Ham less than a month after taking charge.

[@peterjones2903]

In that case, I’m very much doubt he will see out his contract,, after signing Cresswell, he may realise what he’s in for Sullivan out

[@elduderino7767]

tbf he was given a net spend of 35m over 2 windows and the club went and sold 3 key players, 2 of which he just signed when he started so this notion about needing cash is a bit overblown, what happened at wolves was untenable, a setup for failure

[@Davidov1967]

Thanks mate. I feel we have a manager with something to prove again. We have a few quid too so hopefully we'll back him . Nice to know ⚒️

[@tirtoananda4348]

Welcome To The West Ham United Manager For Julien Lopetegui. See You Soon In Premier League Season 2024-2025.

[@Mooooooof]

Good luck to him, glad he gets a full pre season and transfer window

[@alex-E7WHU]

I'm actually looking forward to the New season for once. Hopefully see some great tactics and sensible substitutions. 👍⚒️

[@harrywix]

Bienvenido Julen!⚒

[@andrewwickstead3802]

Obviously a very technical coach and I think the technical players are going to love him !!!!

[@JH-is9fh]

"put our stamp"

[@marcuslanglois8946]

Welcome J Lo, looking forward to see how you improve our team moving forward :)

[@GeorgeBarnard66]

We were literally singing we are we are West Ham’s (4 syllables and same as the one above) Claret and Blue Army 😂😂

[@BabblingIrons]

Welcome Julen! Huge summer ahead for us, so let’s hope himself and Tim can create a special environment moving forward and recruit correctly ⚒️

[@pman4578]

I'm not sure what's more offensive, the fact they have put subtitles on his interview or the fact they are oblivious that 99% of our fan base visit Spain every August ⚒️

[@IggyGoesPop666]

Lets get behind the man as I'm sure that he's going to push us onto the next level

[@andyhamilton5951]

Love him already . COYI !!!

[@user-xj7rl4kc2c]

Thanks for the update!

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[@The-ul6fd]

Coyiiiiii!!!! Man speaks well. Not sure I needed the subtitles:)

[@HappilyNorth]

I genuinely believed him when he said when he was here with Sevilla he thought to himself "one day I want to manage here" and am I right cynical git. Glad to have you, Julen and best of luck. Our fans are often whiny little bitches.

[@differentname5867]

6:32 my ears must be playing up as I totally missed the part where he mentioned 'baroness" Karen Brady...

[@robrose7253]

Welcome. Top class manager

[@artel6225]

Here we go. A new page is opened. Welcome to West Ham J-Lo, COYI⚒

[@GeorgeBarnard66]

Lopetegui’s Claret and Blue Army ⚒

[@glennaustin37]

Rolls off the tongue (not)... 🤫

[@GeorgeBarnard66]

If you actually new the song it fits, the syllables are exactly same you melt 😂

[@glennaustin37]

​@@GeorgeBarnard66Bollocks. Nothing like Billy Bonds' Claret and Blue Army. ⚒️

[@MrBobogrady]

I was one of the WH fans who respected DM and would have been happy if he stayed. But let's get behind the new guy and be thankful we didn't end up with Mourinho😅

[@rachelpepper2045]

Wolves fan Here Hope You have a good time at west ham lopetegui Sad you left wolves but Hope you achieve alot

[@CARLOSTHOMAS2651]

Welcome from Tasikmalaya City Indonesia

[@Dave-fm3pk]

What a breath of fresh air. Speaks well and 100% clear on what he wants to do. Respects the fans and most importantly he wants to be here. Good luck Julen and welcome to West Ham!

[@danielkrampah6654]

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[@van_whufc298]

Sometime on the internet mentioned he looks like a pie and mash shop owner that fancies a weekend away in Southend and I have to admit the resemblance is uncanny. Really liking J. lo so far, can’t wait to see what he can do with the club. COYI ⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@mustaphahashin41]

Welcome to westham

[@domcadmangotch]

Welcome to West Ham Julen and good luck, we are very happy to have you with us and we're excited to see how far you can take us 😁 No pressure but we expect you to match if not better Moyes' achievements so you better get to work mate cuz you've kinda got big shoes to fill but I believe in you, I have full faith that you will do just great #COYI ⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@paulfake]

Welcome Julen to our amazing club and thankyou for bringing fresh ideas and a new philosophy!!! Can't wait for the season to begin!! COJLO & COYI ⚒⚒⚒

[@kevinnilsson7461]

Welcome Julen to West Ham you are a good Manager

[@Ndumixo]

I love the way he talks. Very respectful about the club as well. In contrast, Moyes made everything about him. I am backing him to improve us. COYI

[@lewisA76]

Good luck Julen. You have our support

[@colinwilton1108]

VAMOS!!!

[@veryrancid3128]

Welcome Julen!

[@jacky4333]

Welcome Julen! ⚒️❤️🇪🇸

[@marcusarcher-maile651]

Can’t stop the Lop. A New Era begins

[@brawrecords]

Nice of him to acknowledge the work done by moysey. Good luck julien. Coyi

[@kk_2753]

Now that the man is here, I am hoping that we can all get behind him. Best of luck, Julen!

[@MJN10]

Julen welcome to the West Ham United Family can’t wait too see what you can do 😃👏⚒️🫧❤️‍🔥

[@jonnypearson3088]

Very excited for this Steidten and Lopetegui combination. COYI

[@damiandamico4715]

Nice to hear the references to Tim. Please maintain a positive and highly ambitious working relationship with each other, and we can move from strength to strength. I will be communicating my thoughts as often as possible. We need to first, maintain the work rate and commitment that Moyes set, and then start to develop a more expansive approach. Hopefully, Lopo's skill set in terms of languages means we can start recruiting a more dynamic and diverse group, allowing Tim to focus solely on ability and economy. The board needs to back Tim so that Tim can back Lopo, and Lopo can bring some world-class football to West Ham United. COYI.

[@rabbruce8232]

All the best wishes Julen make West Ham a brilliant entertaining force Team 🤩

[@rabbruce8232]

Brilliant 🤩

[@calvinnotkalvin84]

Welcome. We really do wish you every success.

[@andrewfitz6540]

WELCOME

[@V1HAMMER]

J Lo's Claret and Blue army ⚒️

[@peacockist]

Welcome to West ham united julien, hope you bring in some exciting new players to kick start the 2025 / 26 season COYI 🛠 ⚒️

[@liammelkersson5662]

Exciting times ⚒

[@Client21us]

Welcome to club, I'm looking forward to the new season!

[@stuartmiller4016]

Welcome to the Academy, Julen ⚒️⚒️

[@leemadden3able]

I like what he’s saying I hope he can be a success at our club so welcome to West Ham united julen. COYI⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒

[@Austin077]

Good luck 👍

[@whufc-essex]

He's a great communicator and speaks English very well. I'm excited to see his tactics and ideas transform our playstyle. Welcome patrón !

[@ogyamatta6903]

Things getting done early. New coach in. Fabricio Bruno is coming. Now a left wing and a new striker is needed. Julen Loptegui will do well.With Kudus( Hopefully one mire year),Bowen,Alvarez,Emerson. Love. He said his aim is to improve the Players. Has Moyes ever said something like that before?

[@t.c.4321]

I think he will take us forward in the right direction. Looking forward to the new season.

[@gloryboy61]

What a fresh of breath air. Trying to create a positive mentality and promoting the players the coaching staff and the fans all pulling in the same direction, instead of the stifling divisive atmosphere of the past year. COYI! ⚒️

[@daniellastuart3145]

Wishing him all the beast and great success

[@unclem7816]

YES. THANK GOODNESS FOR THAT.

[@Bithalrai]

Welcome Julen, looking forward in creating good memories xd

[@kaisermaschine]

Looking forward to see how we play in pre season and see who we sign. ⚒️

[@paulc9516]

‘I’m here at a big club..’ when did Moyse ever say that? It’s this sort of easy stuff that makes such a tremendous difference in getting the fans behind you. Welcome JL. I⚒

[@marz232]

All the best COYI ⚒️⚒️

[@votemiles]

Good luck Jen!