Avram Grant, one of the million Chelsea coaches from the last five years, is moving on up in the EPL world.
After taking Portsmouth to the FA Cup, a bright spot after being relegated, he's landed on his feet by signing a four-year deal to coach West Ham.
"I am proud and honoured to be the manager of West Ham. It will be an exciting challenge and I am ready to do my best,'' Grant told the official website. "This is a fantastic club with great fans and a history that is respected around the world. I am already looking forward to getting to work with my players in July and preparing for the new season."
Co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold both took the chance to welcome Grant to the job.
"I am delighted to welcome Avram to West Ham and am confident he will prove a success,'' said Sullivan. 'We have taken our time over this appointment and are certain we have got the right man.
"We are all looking forward to next season with new players coming in and Avram's arrival is just the latest reason for real optimism."
Gold added: "I have to say that having met Avram and spent some time with him that we have got our man. He is a perfect fit.
"We needed experience and stability. He is a footballing man and quite frankly his reputation speaks for itself. He has a great sense of humour and I am sure the players will relate to him and the fans will warm to him."
He replaces Gianfranco Zola, who was fired at the end of last season.
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