West Ham confirmed the appointment of Mario Husillos as the club's new Director of Football, and fans have been reacting to the news on social media.

The former Malaga Sporting Director worked with Manuel Pellegrini during a successful period for the club when they reached the Quarter Finals of the Champions League in 2012.

However, the 59-year-old Argentinian was considered by many to be the architect of Malaga's downfall last season, making eight desperate signings in January who did nothing to prevent them being relegated from La Liga after ten years in the top flight.

In a club statement, co-chairman David Sullivan said: "Mario will take complete, strategic control of all player recruitment and, alongside Manuel, has the full support and confidence of myself and David Gold to lead that department."

West Ham fans have had a mixed response to the club announcement, with some confident that Husillos can rekindle the successful partnership he had with Pellegrini at Malaga, while others are less happy with the appointment.

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