Julen Lopetegui held his first press conference as the new head coach of West Ham United, joined by technical director Tim Steidten. Steidten emphasized the club's ambition in hiring Lopetegui, noting his ability to integrate young players and his multilingual skills. Steidten also stated that the club does not need to sell players to buy new ones this summer. After the first meeting, Steidten was 100% convinced Lopetegui was the right coach for #WHUFC. Lopetegui expressed his excitement about joining West Ham, referring to it as 'the London club.' He also mentioned that Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta is suffering after being charged with spot-fixing offences in four Premier League matches.
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Newly-appointed West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui says Lucas Paqueta is suffering after the Brazilian midfielder was charged with spot-fixing offences in four Premier League matches https://t.co/m3dVvTTqIH
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Press conference is finished. Julen Lopetegui came across really well. Best line is Tim Steidten being adamant #WHUFC don't have to sell in order to buy this summer. A lot of good bits in the embargoed section.
Steidten: "We wanted an ambitious coach. We always looked at profile for playing style and someone to integrate young players. It helps that Julen speaks four languages. After the first meeting I was 100% convinced he was the right coach for us." #WHUFC
Julen Lopetegui's first press conference as head coach is underway. He has been joined by technical director Tim Steidten who will also answer questions. #WHUFC