Sevilla has terminated the contract of head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar on Sunday, citing a string of just two wins in their first eight La Liga matches of the season.
The 62-year-old Basque manager was initially brought in during March to guide Sevilla away from relegation. He also notably led the team to their seventh Europa League title, securing a spot in this season’s Champions League.
Sevilla is set to host league leaders Real Madrid on October 21 and will subsequently face Arsenal in the Champions League.
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In an official statement, the club declared, “Sevilla have made the decision to relieve Jose Luis Mendilibar of his duties as the club’s head coach following the results at the start of the season.” The Andalusian side currently occupies the 14th position in La Liga, following a 2-2 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. The statement also expressed appreciation for Mendilibar’s contributions, particularly his role in securing the Europa League victory in Budapest, which will be remembered in the club’s history.