David Moyes believes he has put West Ham back on the map and said ‘never say never’ to a third stint at the club.
The 61-year-old spent six months in charge of the Hammers, guiding them to Premier League safety in 2017/18 and then returned 18 months later, succeeding Manuel Pellegrini.
After again avoiding the drop in 2019/20, Moyes guided West Ham to a top-six finish, Europa League semi-finals, another top-seven finish and then the 2023 Europa Conference League title.
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Moyes told BBC Sport it had been ‘a little bit emotional in the dressing room’ after their final day defeat to Man City, but added: “They brought me back once before so never say never.”
“Overall I think my job was to try and avoid relegation at West Ham or do better, and I think undoubtedly we’ve done better,” he added.
“We weren’t happy about (finishing) 14th last year but before that we’ve had a sixth and a seventh. If anyone had given me that when I’d first come in I’d have snapped their hand off.”
The victory over Fiorentina will live long in Hammers fans memories and Moyes – who will work as a TV pundit at the Euros this summer – added: “Part of a manager’s job is to try and make progress and get them back on the map – I think West Ham are a bit more back on the map, certainly with a European win as well.”
As for what’s next, Moyes added: “I’m doing some work on the Euros then I’m going to take a good break, sit back and see what I want to do next.”
Former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is widely expected to be revealed as Moyes’ successor at the London Stadium this week.
