Coach Who Led Girona to Historic Champions League Berth Departs After Relegation

Girona's head coach, Míchel Sánchez, has departed the Spanish football club after five years, the Catalan club announced.

The 50-year-old specialist will no longer lead the team, which was relegated from La Liga at the end of the season following a 1-1 home draw against Elche.

The coach was praised for his "humane, approachable, and respectful attitude" which he consistently maintained towards players, fans, management, and all club staff.

Míchel took charge of Girona in 2021 and guided the club to promotion to Spain's top football division. He even led them to a third-place finish in La Liga, securing the team's historic qualification for the Champions League in 2024. However, in the recently concluded campaign, the coach was unable to save the Catalans from relegation.

Dutch media reported earlier this week that the Spaniard is among the favorites to become the new head coach of Ajax.