Javier Gracia has left his job as Malaga coach.

Gracia led cash-strapped Malaga to an eighth-placed finish in La Liga this season and a respectable ninth last season, while also overseeing a memorable 1-0 win away at Barcelona.

However, he will not continue in charge of the Andalusians next year, despite extending his contract until 2019 as recently as March.

"Javier Gracia Carlos will not continue next season at Malaga and leaves the club after two seasons in charge of the first team," the club said in a statement.