West Ham have confirmed former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.

The 49-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the London side, who sacked Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after six months in charge.

Potter takes over with the Hammers 14th in the Premier League - seven points above the relegation zone - with just six league wins to their name.

It is his first managerial position since being dismissed by Chelsea in April 2023.

West Ham travel to fellow Premier League side Aston Villa on Friday in the FA Cup third round (20:00 GMT).