West Ham united technical director Tim Steidten is leaving the London side after new manager Graham Potter brought his own head of recruitment, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

The Republic of Ireland international has joined on loan craving game time and should thrive under a familiar coaching setup

West Ham have announced that technical director Tim Steidten has left the club. Steidten joined in the summer of 2023 to head up the recruitment strategy and scouting departments.

West Ham’s deadline-day business has drawn praise from manager Graham Potter, despite his side falling to a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Hammers moved decisively in the market, securing Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton until the end of the season while also recalling James Ward-Prowse from Nottingham Forest.

West Ham united technical director Tim Steidten is leaving the London side after Graham Potter brought his own head of recruitment, the club has said.

West Ham had been in the hunt for the striker during the winter window after the long-term injuries sustained by Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen. The England forward did return following his foot injury in Monday night’s 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, though, and had put the Hammers into the lead.