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Leeds United confirm the appointment of Javi Gracia as head coach.
Leeds United have confirmed that Javi Gracia has been appointed as their new head coach. The Whites have been seeking a replacement for Jesse Marsch after a poor season that has led them back into another relegation battle.
Prior to announcing on Tuesday that Gracia will become Leeds‘ next manager, reports on Monday that Gracia and former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez were both on Leeds’ radar.
And on Tuesday afternoon, Leeds confirmed the arrival of Gracia.
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A statement read: “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.
“The experienced 52-year-old has agreed a flexible contract at Elland Road.”
Leeds are now 19th in the Premier League standings and two points from safety when new manager Gracia takes over.
His first game comes against relegation rivals Southampton, the only team beneath Leeds in the table, on Saturday afternoon.
📰 #LUFC is delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with Javi Gracia to become head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit
— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 21, 2023