Leeds appoint ex-Watford coach Javi Gracia as new manager

Leeds United have appointed former Watford boss Javi Gracia as their new manager, the club announced on Tuesday.

Gracia replaces Jesse Marsch, who was sacked on Feb. 6 following seven video games with out a win within the Premier League.

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“Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with Javi Gracia to become men’s first team head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit,” a membership assertion learn.

The membership confirmed that the Spaniard has agreed to signal a “flexible contract.”

Leeds, who’ve since did not win in three subsequent video games underneath the caretaker cost of Michael Skubala, at the moment are nineteenth within the desk forward of Saturday’s recreation towards Southampton.

Gracia, 52, has been out of labor since leaving Al Sadd final 12 months. He has additionally managed Malaga, Rubin Kazan and Valencia. During his time at Watford, he led them to the 2019 FA Cup remaining, which they misplaced 6-0 to Manchester City.

Carlos Corberan was linked with the place at Leeds earlier than signing a new deal at West Bromwich Albion. The membership additionally had curiosity in Rayo Vallecano’s Andoni Iraola and ex-Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder.