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Kretinsky agrees option for full takeover

should the option be triggered before then the club’s owners would be forced to take a hit.

Kretinsky, 46, is in no mood for quick change at West Ham, however.

Writing exclusively in the Evening Standard yesterday, the billionaire detailed how he was keen to continue the steady progress which has been seen over the past 18-months both on and off the pitch.

“I’m hugely impressed by the work of David Moyes and his team who have improved results over a long period of time,” Kretinsky said.

“This gradual evolution is, in my opinion, the most healthy way to build a strong club on a firm basis and with the right attitudes and culture. I speak from experience. We tried to rush the development of Sparta Prague a couple of years ago and the results were disappointing.

“Improving the quality of the squad is great, of course, but we prefer a gradual way that preserves and protects the ethos of the club and its values, including team spirit.”

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