David Wagner has left his role as Huddersfield Town manager by mutual consent, the Premier League club have announced.
Huddersfield currently sit bottom of the top flight after battling to a goalless draw at Cardiff on Saturday which halted the club’s record of nine straight defeats.
“David Wagner has departed his role as head coach of Huddersfield Town by mutual consent,” read a club statement.
“The 47-year-old leaves Town after detailed discussions with the board of directors, with both parties agreeing this is the correct move for the future of the club.”
Terriers chairman Dean Hoyle, who previously said he would continue to back Wagner even in the event of relegation from the Premier League, insisted the decision was a mutual one.
Hoyle said: “I know the term mutual consent is often a byword for the manager being sacked in professional football, but this is a truly joint decision.
“David has genuine love for Huddersfield and his foremost concern in our talks has been to establish what is best for the club.
“I’d like to begin by thanking David for all he has achieved at Huddersfield Town over the last three-and-a-half years.
“Under his stewardship, we’ve achieved things on the football pitch that surpass anything in modern memory, and that have gone well beyond my wildest expectations as chairman and as a fan.
“Under David’s management, we took this club to the highest position it has held in almost 50 years and created memories that will last forever.
“His achievements will rightly put him up there in Huddersfield Town history alongside great names like Herbert Chapman and Mick Buxton – legendary managers who changed the face of this club.
“As I had said previously, I had no intention of sacking David this season. Subsequently David – being the great man he is – came to us and made it clear that he needs a break from the rigours of football management.”
Head coach for Huddersfield’s Under-19 side Mark Hudson will take charge of their game at home to Manchester City on Sunday.
