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West Ham appoints Nils Koppen as new director of player recruitment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:39 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

West Ham appoints Nils Koppen as new director of player recruitment
Summary

West Ham United has announced the appointment of Nils Koppen as their new director of player recruitment. Koppen, who previously served as technical director at FC Copenhagen, is set to join the club pending work visa approval. The 41-year-old Belgian has experience with Rangers and PSV Eindhoven. He expressed eagerness to work with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo and contribute to the club's new football leadership structure.

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  • •Nils Koppen joins West Ham from FC Copenhagen.
  • •He will work with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo.
  • •Pending work visa approval for his appointment.
  • •Koppen has prior experience with Rangers and PSV Eindhoven.
  • •West Ham is restructuring its football leadership.
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  • 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham appoint new director of player recruitment
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West Ham United have confirmed Nils Koppen as their new director of player recruitment.

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