Donadoni out of Hammers race

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Roberto Donadoni, the former Italy manager, pulled out after it became clear that Zola was West Ham's first choice.

The Hammers have opened talks with Zola and are hopeful of announcing on Wednesday that the former Chelsea player is their new manager.

Donadoni said in a statement released to PA Sport: "I would like to thank West Ham United Football Club for approaching and speaking with me in relation to the vacant manager's position at the club.

"I welcomed the opportunity of speaking with such a prominent Premiership club and of course, the opportunity of coming to the English Premiership.

"However, it does appear that the board have not yet, after some time, come to an agreement and a conclusion on who the successful candidate should be.

"It is important for me to feel that I have the full support of the club and I have therefore taken the decision to withdraw myself from the candidate shortlist for the club."

The only other contender, Slaven Bilic, was ruled out by West Ham's board on Monday.