<p>Leeds on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Watford boss Javi Gracia as the new manager of the relegation-threatened Premier League club.</p>.<p>The Spaniard, who led the Hornets to the 2019 FA Cup final, has signed what Leeds described as a "flexible" contract to replace Jesse Marsch, who was sacked earlier this month.</p>.<p>"Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with Javi Gracia to become men's first team head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit," the club said in a statement.</p>.<p>"The experienced 52-year-old has agreed a flexible contract at Elland Road."</p>.<p>Leeds had been linked with other well-regarded coaches Andoni Iraola, Arne Slot, and Alfred Schreuder.</p>.<p>Leeds sacked Marsch earlier this month following a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, placing under-21s manager Michael Skubala in interim charge.</p>.<p>They last won a match in the Premier League on November 5 and are 19th in the table, just one point above bottom club Southampton, whom they host on Saturday.</p>.<p>Gracia took Watford to the FA Cup final in 2019 but was sacked early the following season after a poor start to their Premier League campaign.</p>.<p>He has subsequently managed Valencia and Al Saad in Qatar.</p>
<p>Leeds on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Watford boss Javi Gracia as the new manager of the relegation-threatened Premier League club.</p>.<p>The Spaniard, who led the Hornets to the 2019 FA Cup final, has signed what Leeds described as a "flexible" contract to replace Jesse Marsch, who was sacked earlier this month.</p>.<p>"Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with Javi Gracia to become men's first team head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit," the club said in a statement.</p>.<p>"The experienced 52-year-old has agreed a flexible contract at Elland Road."</p>.<p>Leeds had been linked with other well-regarded coaches Andoni Iraola, Arne Slot, and Alfred Schreuder.</p>.<p>Leeds sacked Marsch earlier this month following a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, placing under-21s manager Michael Skubala in interim charge.</p>.<p>They last won a match in the Premier League on November 5 and are 19th in the table, just one point above bottom club Southampton, whom they host on Saturday.</p>.<p>Gracia took Watford to the FA Cup final in 2019 but was sacked early the following season after a poor start to their Premier League campaign.</p>.<p>He has subsequently managed Valencia and Al Saad in Qatar.</p>