(CNN) -- Italian manager Gianfranco Zola has been sacked by English Premier League club West Ham, while former England boss Steve McLaren has joined German side Wolfsburg. 

The Hammers announced in a statement on their official Web site that they had terminated Zola's contract after a season in which they finished just one place above the relegation zone. 

West Ham's new owners, David Gold and David Sullivan, who took control of the club in January, made clear there would be changes at the end of the season, and they have been true to their word. 

The official statement read: "West Ham United confirm that they have terminated the contract of Gianfranco Zola. 

"The Board of Directors would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well for the future. The Club will now be focusing its efforts on seeking a replacement." 

Meanwhile, ex-England coach Steve McLaren has been confirmed as Wolfsburg's new coach. 

McLaren led Dutch side FC Twente to their first ever league title last season and will become the first English coach to take charge of a German side. 

A statement on Wolfsburg's official Web site said: "Steve McClaren is to take over as new trainer at VfL Wolfsburg. The 49 year old will start work on July 1st under a two year contract to keep him in Wolfsburg until June 30th 2012." 

Former Netherlands and Ajax coach Marco van Basten has ruled himself out of the running to become the next boss of Italian giants AC Milan. 
Who did Marco Van Basten formerly coach?
 Netherlands and Ajax