The 52-year-old has lost his job after two-and-a-
half years in charge of los Rojillos, with the club
losing their first three league fixtures and sitting at
the foot of the table
Osasuna have sacked coach Jose Luis Mendilibar
after making a winless start to the new Liga
season, with former Almeria boss Javi Gracia
appointed as his successor.
52-year-old Mendilibar took charge in February
2011 following the dismissal of Jose Antonio
Camacho and narrowly saved the club from
relegation last season.
But three defeats in a row at the start of this term
have left los Rojillos rock bottom of the Spanish
top flight and seen Mendilibar pay the ultimate
price.
Osasuna president Miguel Archanco announced the
decision on Tuesday: "We will find a young coach
who is committed to using young players."
The club, who are currently in their 14th
consecutive season in La Liga, have now
announced 43-year-old coach Gracia as the new
manager of the Pamplona outfit, and he has signed
a two-year deal with Osasuna.
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