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Oscar Garcia leaves Brighton post following play-offs exit
BRIGHTON have accepted the resignation of head coach Oscar Garcia, the club have confirmed.
Brighton & Hove Albion have accepted the resignation of head coach Oscar Garcia
The Seagulls bowed out of the Championship play-offs on Sunday at the hands of Derby, losing 6-2 on aggregate, with Garcia offering to stand down.
Despite being given time to mull over his decision, the Spaniard has now had his resignation accepted.
The club said in a statement: "Brighton & Hove Albion have accepted the resignation of head coach Oscar Garcia.
"Oscar met with the club earlier today, to formally offer his resignation to the board, which has been accepted. He has also informed the club's players of his decision."
Garcia hinted his decision to step down from the role had been in his mind for some time.
He said: "The club has been aware of my thoughts for several weeks and during this time I have had discussions with both the chairman, Tony Bloom, and chief executive, Paul Barber.
"I have enjoyed my time with the club but, although I do not have any immediate plans, I have decided to move on.
"I'm very proud of this season with Brighton. The Championship is a very difficult and competitive league but our record this season has been very good. I wish Brighton every success for the future."