Bilic departure confirmed

Besiktas president Fikret Orman has today confirmed that head coach Slaven Bilic will leave at the end of the season.

“We will part on good terms, the new manager will be a name nobody can dispute. He will be the architect of our future success to take us to the next level in our new stadium,” Orman told the Hürriyet.

Bilic odds as next West Ham manager with bookmakers have shortened in recent days after rumours that favourite Rafa Benitez will turn down the Hammers in favor of Real Madrid. Sky Bet currently have Benitez are 3/1 while Bilic is priced at 7/2.  Rival bookmakers Bet Victor have Benitez and Bilic as joint favourites at 5/2. Benitez was an odds on favorite until a few days ago. David Moyes has now slipped out as much as 10/1 with some bookies.