Claret & Hugh understands that West Ham United are on the verge of a significant backroom change, with Head of Technical Recruitment & Analysis Maximilian Hahn “99% likely to leave the club”. While the final details remain unconfirmed, the timing of his departure has raised important questions about the direction of the club’s evolving football structure.
Daniel Křetínský Driving West Ham Restructure
At this stage, it is unclear whether Hahn is set to join another club or whether his exit is part of the wider restructuring ahead of the anticipated appointment of a new Director of Football later this week.
What is clear is that the broader strategic overhaul is being driven by major shareholder Daniel Křetínský, who has taken a hands-on role in shaping the club’s future recruitment model.
Kieran Scott has been widely reported as a leading contender for the Director of Football role, but he is not the only name in the frame. There is growing speculation that Paul Wagner is also being seriously considered, with both candidates viewed as strong fits for the modern, data-driven football model Křetínský wants at West Ham.
Maximilian Hahn Played Major Role In West Ham Recruitment
Hahn’s expected departure will come as a surprise to many supporters, having been credited with identifying a number of players, including El Hadji Malick Diouf.
He was also instrumental in partnering with Amazon Web Services and Crayon to create a generative AI talent identification system, which I have previously written about. In addition to this, the club implemented Gradient Sports Player Grades with a focus on recruitment, player benchmarking and match analysis.
West Ham Football Identity Being Rebuilt Behind The Scenes
Hahn’s near-certain exit, coupled with the imminent arrival of a new Director of Football, signals that the club are deliberately reshaping their identity from the inside out.
Look until Sullivan goes Nothing will change Face up to it Someone at our club needs to stand up and say it as it is JUST LOOK AT HIS RECORD THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Sullivan is the one that needs to go he has no idea how to run a football club hes the reason we are where we are his miss handling of transfers is a farce his recritment of managers have left a lot to be questioned his only intrest has and if he stays is how much money he can make out of the club his treatment of david moyes was shamefull.he may have taken the club as far as he could but deserved to be shown respect when he left but thats something that sullivan doesnt understand he wouldnt give moyes the money to bring in players he wanted but spent 150plus million on what was a extremly poor value for money transfer window now we are down in the championship and moyes just missed out on a european spot at the end of the season speaks for it self
Well that is bad news all under the guise of restructuring and a new identity? Don’t see the link.
A previous article said he was very sought after and WHU lucky to keep him in keeping with modernizing club’s approach to recruitment. Maybe this is due to NES/Mendes duo, but there is enough speculation and second-guessing already, but if so, that is very unfortunate.
I understand if no DOF with NES staying, for example, while somebody else such as Craig Bellamy or Paco Jemez might be ok with a DOF as they are perhaps not so much managers with their own recruitment guru, as very good coaches who want to work closely with players?
Surely the only one who should be guaranteed to keep his job, unless leaving of his own accord
Totally Agree, the one who should be leaving is Sully.