Espanyol have sacked Constantin Galca.

Galca was brought in to turn things around for the Catalan outfit, replacing Sergio Gonzalez when the club were mired in a relegation battle, and the Romanian managed to stir the team to a 13th place finish, five points above the drop zone.

Although the Bucharest-born man's contract runs through until June 30 the club have announced they will be extending his tenure.

Outgoing coach at relegated Rayo Vallecano Paco Jemez, recently sacked Watford coach Quique Sanchez Flores and former Marseille handler Michel are all thought to be potential replacements.