Gary Neville departs from Sky Sports punditry role
Gary Neville has left his Sky Sports punditry position as he takes up the managerial position as Spanish club Valencia.
The former Manchester United defender ends his four-year spell as a pundit with Sky Sports to become head coach at the La Liga club.
In a statement announcing the 40 year-olds departure, Sky Sports managing director, Barney Francis said: "We wish Gary all the very best as he returns to football with our blessing and begins his managerial career with Valencia.
"He will always be a friend of Sky Sports and we look forward to following the next chapter of his career closely, not least during our weekly La Liga coverage. And of course, the door will always be open should he wish to return."
Neville described his role with Sky as “one of the best decisions I have ever made” adding that it was “simply an incredible job that I have loved doing.”
He said: “The team that I have worked with on match days and MNF have been simply unbelievable, their knowledge of the game, their passion, their work ethos has made me love football more.
“No one understands football better than Sky Sports, so it has been no surprise that they have fully supported and understood the decision that I have made to go to Valencia for the next five months.”
Neville will now join his brother Phil who joined the club as assistant manager in July.