Julen Lopetegui is appointed West Ham United's new manager on a two-year deal - as ex-Wolves boss succeeds David Moyes at the London Stadium

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West Ham have finally confirmed Julen Lopetegui as their new manager after parting ways with David Moyes.

The Spaniard, who has been out of work since leaving Wolves last summer, has signed a two-year contract with the option of an extra year.

Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that Lopetegui was in advanced talks to replace Moyes, who left the club following the expiration of his contract last week.

Lopetegui, who has had spells at Sevilla, Real Madrid, Porto and the Spanish national team, is understood to have always been West Ham's first choice - despite the club holding talks with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim.

The recruitment process was led by chief executive Tim Steidten, with both coaches having initial conversations with the club before a move for Lopetegui accelerated at the start of the month.

Julen Lopetegui has been announced as West Ham's new manager on an initial two-year deal

The 59-year-old Spaniard is understood to have always been West Ham's first choice

Lopetegui replaces David Moyes at the Hammers - who managed his last game on Sunday

Amorim's £12.8million release clause is understood to have been a potential obstacle and he has since decided to remain at Sporting.

Lopetegui has been open about his desire to work in the Premier League again after leaving Wolves due to conflict over the club's budget.

The Spaniard and his team will take part in a pre-season tour of the United States in July and August, where they will play friendlies against Lopetegui's former side Wolves and Crystal Palace.