Head coach Juande Ramos has left Malaga by mutual consent following a poor run of results, the LaLiga outfit confirmed.
Ramos' position had been in doubt after owner Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani tweeted farewell to the Spanish boss on the back of Malaga's Copa del Rey exit to second-tier side Cordoba, which left the team winless in five matches.
"Juande Ramos and the club have resolved in an amicable way the contract that brought together both parties – for this season and two more – and today sealed the deal," Malaga said in a statement.
"Malaga would like to thank Juande Ramos for his work and honesty and wishes him all the best in the future in both his professional and personal life."
Malaga – 11th in the standings – travel to Celta Vigo on January 8 following the mid-season break.
