Former Watford and Valencia coach Javi Gracia has been named as new coach of Premier League strugglers Leeds United on a "flexible" contract, according to the club website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 52-year-old Spaniard flew into Leeds on Tuesday morning and has agreed to a deal until the end of the current season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gracia replaces Jesse Marsch, who was sacked by Leeds on February 6th, with Michael Skubala placed in temporary charge, along with assistants Paco Gallarco and Chris Arnas, a Xinhua report said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Just last week the club said the trio would continue to look after first team affairs after securing a 2-2 draw away to Manchester United and performing well. However, last weekend's defeat to fellow strugglers Everton seems to have brought about a change of plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gracia's last job was a successful spell with Al Sadd in Qatar and prior to that he had a spell at Valencia, losing his job with the team at 14th in La Liga.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He has previously worked with Watford in England, leading them to Premier League survival and the FA Cup final, only to be sacked after just four matches the following season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gracia's last job was a successful spell with Al Sadd in Qatar and prior to that he had a spell at Valencia, losing his job with the team at 14th in La Liga.<\/p>\r\n\r\n