Friday May 16 2008 14:54
Getafe coach Michael Laudrup has confirmed he will walk away from the club in the summer after just one season.
The Dane has been linked with several higher-profile jobs at La Liga club and will end his brief reign at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez following Sunday's final league match against Real Betis.
Laudrup, who replaced Real Madrid-bound Bernd Schuster last summer, led unfancied Getafe to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup during a successful season.
"I said that whilst we had not secured our Primera Liga status I was not going to say anything," he said.
"Now that we are safe it is normal that everyone looks a little towards themselves.
"I already told the president (Angel Torres) yesterday that I had finished my cycle at the club, or call it what you will, so that the president and the club have the maximum time to look for a replacement.
"I told him that I was very grateful for giving me the opportunity.
"It has been a great experience. It feels like I have not spent only eight or nine months here, but much more time."
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