Villarreal confirmed that Marcelino Garcia Toral will leave his position as head coach at the end of the current season. This announcement comes just after the club secured Champions League qualification, marking a significant achievement for the team.

At 60 years old, Marcelino guided the Yellow Submarine to back-to-back top five finishes in La Liga. Despite speculation about a potential contract renewal, it has been made clear that he will part ways with the club when his current contract expires this summer.

In a statement, Villarreal expressed gratitude:

Villarreal CF and Marcelino García Toral will part ways at the end of the season.

• They acknowledged his contributions, stating that he achieved Champions League qualification for the second consecutive year and the first time in the club's history.

Marcelino, who has been at the helm for seven seasons across two terms (2013-2016 and 2023-2026), holds the record for the most games managed in the club’s history with 298 matches and 145 victories.

As a farewell, Villarreal plans to pay tribute to Marcelino during their last LaLiga match against Atlético de Madrid. This event will coincide with a celebration of their Champions League qualification, allowing fans to honor the coach’s legacy.

Villarreal has already begun the search for Marcelino’s successor as they look to build on their recent successes.