Marti Cifuentes has quit as manager of QPR after 20 months in charge at Loftus Road.
Cifuentes had been on gardening leave from his role since 29 April following rumours that his representatives had been in contact with West Bromwich Albion, but the Baggies instead appointed Ryan Mason as their new manager.
Discussions had since been held between QPR and Cifuentes which led the 42-year-old to quit his position with immediate effect.
CEO, Christian Nourry explained that the decision to put Cifuentes on gardening leave in late April had “not been an easy one to make.”
The club are now preparing for the new season after Cifuentes had led them to safety in 2023-24 season, before he then led them to a 15th-placed finish last season which Nourry acknowledged as he praised the Spaniard for his work at Loftus Road.
“As we now move forwards, I would like to thank Martí wholeheartedly for having a positive impact during his two years here.
“He did a fantastic job to help us remain in the division when we he first came in under difficult circumstances, and he worked hard to repeat that again in 2024/25.
“We wish him well for whatever comes next.”
Cifuentes issued an Instagram post expressing “gratitude” for his time at the club and spoke of his pride at the club’s fighting spirit to secure survival.
“I am proud to have been part of this club and to have contributed, alongside a fantastic team of players and coaching staff, to ensuring the club’s continued presence in the Championship over the last few seasons.
“It wasn’t always easy, but we did it the way great things are achieved: with hard work, honesty and togetherness. We saw the development of many young players, and we had some amazing nights under the lights of Loftus Road – remembering Stan Bowles being one that sticks with me.”
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