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West Ham confirm ex-Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini as new manager to replace David Moyes

WEST HAM have confirmed ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager.

The 64-year-old Chilean flew in for talks over the weekend, and agreed terms with the Hammers hierarchy last night.

Manuel Pellegrini
West Ham have confirmed ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager
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He replaces David Moyes, who was released by the club at the end of his contract following a 13th place Premier League finish.

SunSport revealed over the weekend that Pellegrini would become the new West Ham chief, leaving the former Manchester United boss fuming.

Moyes was offered a deal around four-weeks ago, which he held off signing until the end of the season, before it was withdrawn.

Pellegrini will be joined at London Stadium by his trusted assistant Ruben Cousillas.

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Pellegrini signs his Hammers contract with co-owner David Sullivan last night
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West Ham had held talks with a number of targets, before landing the ex-Hebei China Fortune chief.

They had hoped to snap-up Newcastle’s Rafa Benitez, but a move proved too difficult to complete.

Pellegrini has taken a huge pay cut to return to the Premier League from China.

Pellegrini at his new desk at West Ham’s training ground, Rush Green
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Manuel Pellegrini holds the Premier League trophy aloft after winning the title with Man City
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But he will still be the highest-paid manager in the club’s history.

He won the 2013-14 league title while at City, along with two EFL trophies.

Pellgrini spent three-years at the Etihad, and is remembered fondly by their fans.

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