Leeds coach, Sam Allardyce has left the club by mutual consent in the wake of their relegation from the Premier League.
Allardyce had discussed his future with the Elland Road club’s CEO Angus Kinnear, according to The Telegraph, and it has been decided that he will not stay in charge.
However, the announcement was made on Friday June 2, with the club set to decide on a new head coach in the coming weeks.
On his departure, the veteran manager told Leeds’ official website:
“It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League.
“I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity.
“I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks.
“Also, at this stage in my career I am not sure taking on this challenge, which is potentially a long-term project, is something I could commit to but I wish the club every success for the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong.”
Sam Allardyce, 68, took charge of Leeds on May 3, replacing Javi Gracia at the helm.
Despite finishing 17th in the standings, Leeds was relegated after just one point was earned in their final four games under him.
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Moreover, the search for a new manager to lead Leeds out of the Championship and back into the English top division will now start.
A new director of football may also need to be appointed given Victor Orta’s departure during the current campaign.
