Gattuso agrees to leave Valencia, with the team one point from relegation

• Chronicle Valencia breaks down in Valladolid (1-0)

's journey

on the Valencia bench ended abruptly this Monday, when the club chaired by

and the Italian coach decided "by mutual agreement" to end the contractual relationship that united them.

In a statement, the Mestalla entity has thanked Gattuso for "his commitment and his work" in these months and has announced that '

will lead the training session on Tuesday.

The elimination of the Copa del Rey, against a too superior Athletic in Mestalla (1-3), added to the setback on Sunday in Valladolid (1-0), ended up triggering the events.

Gattuso, who had signed a contract until 2024, has not been able to redirect the path of a Valencia whose last league victory dates back to November 10 (3-0 against Betis).

The tension due to the very delicate moment of the team, just one point from the relegation places, could be perceived on Sunday night at the Manises airport.

Before boarding the bus, dozens of radical fans expressed their disenchantment with the players and demanded the attention of Gattuso, who came over to chat with them for a minute.

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