“Míchel Sánchez will not continue at Girona FC. The club would like to express its most sincere gratitude to the Madrid coach for the dedication, commitment and professionalism with which he has led the first team, as well as for the human, close and respectful treatment he has maintained at all times with the members, fans, management and all the Club’s employees.

“Arriving on the bench in the summer of 2021, Míchel has been a key figure in the sporting growth and consolidation of Girona FC’s playing model. Throughout his seasons at the helm of the first team, he has managed a total of 221 official matches, becoming one of the most important coaches in the Club’s recent history. In his first season, he led the team to a memorable promotion to the First Division through the play-offs, culminating in Tenerife on a night that is already historic for Girona fans.

“Under his leadership, Girona FC has experienced one of the most brilliant periods in its history. The team not only consolidated itself in LaLiga with a courageous and recognizable style of play, but also achieved unprecedented milestones, culminating in a historic third place in the 2023/24 season that allowed them to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time.

“The Club also wishes to acknowledge the work of the members of its coaching staff, Salva Fúnez, David Porcel and Juan Carlos Balaguer, highlighting their professionalism, involvement and contribution to the daily functioning of the team. All three are also ending their contracts.

“Girona FC would like to wish Míchel and his staff the greatest success in both their professional and personal lives in the future,” the statement ends.