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CONFIRMED: Ex-Brighton manager Oscar Garcia appointed Watford head coach
FORMER Barcelona star Oscar Garcia has been appointed Watford's new manager.
The 41-year-old Spaniard quit Brighton and Hove Albion after losing in the Championship playoff semi-finals last season.
Garcia takes charge of the Hornets following the resignation of Italian manager Beppe Sannino on Sunday.
The club released an statement on their official website: "several high-profile English clubs" to secure Garcia's services.
Garcia, who also played for Valencia and Espanyol after beginning his playing career at Barca, left his most recent managerial role at Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv last week because of concerns about the current security situation in the country.
It was his second spell at the club, having previously led Maccabi into the Champions League in 2013 after a title win.
He takes over at Watford with the team currently lying second in the table after five matches of the season.