Deportivo La Coruna have sacked coach Pepe Mel.

Marca reports he club officially announced his dismissal on Tuesday afternoon.

The Galicians revealed the news in an official statement released on their website, in which they confirmed that Cristobal Parralo will take charge of the first-team on an interim basis until the end of the season.

Depor have disappointed in LaLiga so far this season, and currently occupy 16th place in the table with just eight points from their opening nine games.