Ruben Selles axed for third time in less than a year after Hull City and Sheffield United exits
Spanish strugglers Real Zaragoza have parted company with former Hull City and Sheffield United boss Ruben Selles.
The last 12 months have been tough for Selles, who has now lost three jobs since May last year.
He was dismissed by Hull at the end of the 2024/25 campaign despite having kept the club afloat in the Championship.
The 42-year-old bounced straight back into management with Sheffield United, only to be axed less than three months on from his appointment.
He returned to his native Spain to take charge of Zaragoza in the Segunda Division, penning a deal running until the end of the season.
Ruben Selles sacked
However, his contract has been terminated with the club rooted to the bottom of the table.
A club statement read: “Real Zaragoza announces the termination of the contractual relationship between our club and sporting director Txema Indias and coach Rubén Selles.
“The club thanks Txema Indias and Rubén Selles for their professionalism, dedication and effort during their time at the club and wishes them the best of luck in their future professional endeavours.”
Interim boss installed
In a follow-up statement, the club confirmed David Navarro will oversee first-team affairs on a temporary basis.
The club said: “Real Zaragoza announces that David Navarro will lead Monday's training session as the players return to work to begin preparing for next Friday's match against Cádiz CF, a decision made by Lalo Arantegui within the framework of the new sporting management structure.
“Therefore, the squad will return to training at Ibercaja Stadium with David Navarro at the helm starting at 6pm this Monday.”
Both Hull and Sheffield United have pushed on since their respective decisions to part with Selles.
The former are challenging for promotion under Sergej Jakirovic and Sheffield United are climbing the table under the watchful eye of Chris Wilder.