Girona Coach Míchel Sánchez Leaves After Relegation Amid Reported Links to Ajax Job
Dutch media reported Míchel Sánchez is in talks with Ajax after Girona said the coach would not continue following relegation.
- On Thursday, the Catalan club Girona announced head coach Michel Sanchez "will not continue at Girona" following a 1-1 draw with Elche that sealed the team's relegation from La Liga.
- The 50-year-old coach guided the team to promotion years ago, and his tenure included a surprise season behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, securing a Champions League debut.
- Part of the Abu Dhabi-backed City Football Group, the club praised Sanchez for "the humane, approachable, and respectful manner he has maintained at all times with the members, fans, management, and all the club."
- Dutch media reported this week that Sanchez is in talks with Ajax regarding a potential move as the European champion seeks new leadership.
- Following the team's relegation from the top tier, Girona now faces the significant challenge of rebuilding after their recent Champions League campaign.
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Girona coach Míchel Sánchez leaves after relegation amid reported links to Ajax job
The coach who led unheralded Girona to a surprise Spanish title challenge in 2024 and a Champions League debut left the club Thursday after it was relegated from the top tier.
Michel is leaving Girona. The 50-year-old coach is in pole position to become manager at Ajax.
Madrid coach Míchel Sánchez left Girona FC after five years in charge of the Catalan team bench and after the recent descent to LaLiga Hypermotion, a category that had not been on the club since 2022.Read more]]>
Algemeen Dagblad
Girona has parted ways with coach Míchel. The 50-year-old Spaniard is attracting significant interest from Ajax. He was recently relegated from La Liga with his team.
Míchel Departs Relegated Girona After Historic Stint as Ajax Move Nears Completion
Key Takeaways: Girona finished 19th in La Liga following a 1-1 draw with Elche at Estadi Montilivi, ending a four-year stay in the Spanish top flight Míchel led Girona to promotion, their first UEFA Champions League qualification, and oversaw 221 matches with 91 wins since summer 2021 On the day following his exit, negotiations between […] The post Míchel Departs Relegated Girona After Historic Stint as Ajax Move Nears Completion appeared first …
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