Carlos Carvalhal to leave Swansea after Premier League relegation

Sport360 staff 16:46 18/05/2018
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  • Swansea have announced that they will not be extending the contract of manager Carlos Carvalhal.

    The Swans were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday, the end of their seven-year stay in the top flight confirmed by a 2-1 home defeat to Stoke.

    Carvalhal was appointed as Paul Clement’s successor in December, just three days after leaving Sheffield Wednesday.

    Carvalhal won five of his first nine league games as Swansea climbed to 13th place, but they were condemned to the Sky Bet Championship after picking up only three points from the last 27 on offer.

    In a statement on Swansea’s website, Carvalhal said: “First of all, I must thank the chairman Huw Jenkins and majority owners Stephen Kaplan and Jason Levien for their full support.

    “It has been a big pleasure to manage Swansea City, and I am very grateful for the way not only the club but the city welcomed me.

    “From the players to the chefs, the physios and staff, I really enjoyed working with you all. But most of all, I must thank the supporters. They were absolutely fantastic during my time here.

    “While Swansea and myself will go in a different direction, I wish the club all the best. I am sure I will be a Jack forever.”

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