Leeds United announce the appointment of Gracia as new boss on 'flexible' contract

Leeds have announced the appointment of former Watford boss Javi Gracia as Jesse Marsch’s successor, subject to obtaining a work permit...

Spaniard Gracia, 52, who led the Hornets to the 2019 FA Cup final, has signed what Leeds described as a “flexible” contract to replace Marsch, who was sacked just over two weeks ago.

: ‘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.‘Born in Spain, Gracia had a successful playing career for Valladolid, Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Cordoba. ‘No stranger to the top-flight of English football, Gracia replaced Marco Silva at Watford in January 2018, with the club five points above the drop zone. He went on to help the club secure their Premier League status with games to spare, as they finished 14th, eight points above the relegation places.

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