Juande Ramos has formally left Malaga.

Club president Sheikh Abdullah Ben Nasser Al Thani appeared to suggest in a tweet last Thursday that Ramos had stepped down, saying he 'respected' the 62-year-old's decision and wishing him the best.

The club have finally confirmed the former Sevilla and Real Madrid boss' exit, saying in a statement on their official website: "The manager ceases to be leader of the first team from (Tuesday) after the signing of the agreement between both parties.

"Juande Ramos and the club have resolved in an amicable way the contract that brought together both parties - for this season and two more.

"Malaga Club de Futbol would like to thank Juande Ramos for his work and honesty and wishes him all the best in the future in both his professional and personal life."

Ramos leaves following a five-match winless run, which included a 4-1 LaLiga defeat to 10-man Sevilla 10 days ago and a Copa del Rey exit at the hands of second division Cordoba.