Javi Gracia: Leeds United appoint former Watford boss as new head coach following Jesse Marsch sacking

Leeds United have confirmed the appointment of Javi Gracia as their new head coach, the Premier League club have announced. «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,» Leeds said in an official statement on their website. Ad The 52-year-old has agreed a «flexible contract» at Elland Road.

TransfersMan Utd slap £120m price tag on Rashford amid PSG and Real interest — Paper Round19/02/2023 AT 06:28 Leeds had been searching for a new manager since they sacked Jesse Marsch on February 6. Under-21 boss Michael Skubala had been in charge of first-team affairs at the club, overseeing a 2-2 draw and a 2-0 loss against Manchester United, before a 1-0 loss against Everton. He will remain with the first team for the foreseeable future.

Leeds are sat 19th in the Premier League table at the time of his appointment. Gracia has Premier League experience, having been appointed Watford boss in 2018. He led the Hornets to a 14th-placed finish during the 2017-18 season.

He guided the club to 11th place the following season and secured an appearance in the FA Cup final, where they lost 6-0 to Manchester City. Gracia has also managed Osasuna, Malaga, Rubin Kazan, Valencia and Al Sadd. Premier LeaguePremier League — Everton sink Leeds, Fulham snatch late winner at Brighton18/02/2023 AT 17:32 Premier LeagueRashford maintains scoring run as Man Utd win at Leeds12/02/2023 AT 13:18