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.
Ajax hopes to secure its new head coach soon: Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, better known as Míchel, is set to take over from Oscar García. The 50-year-old Spaniard is expected in Amsterdam shortly.
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