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Aitor Karanka sacked by Middlesbrough with club in the Premier League relegation zone

Aitor Karanka has left his job as Middlesbrough manager after discussions with the club.

The club confirmed the news in a statement on their website, which said the decision had been made as 'both parties have agreed that it is in the best interests of the club'.

It said: 'The club would like to thank Aitor for all his hard work over the past three-and-a-half years and for the success we've had during that time. We wish him all the best for the future.'

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has left with the club in the Premier League relegation zone
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has left with the club in the Premier League relegation zone
Karanka guided the club to the Premier League last season but Boro have struggled since
Karanka guided the club to the Premier League last season but Boro have struggled since
Boro were knocked out the FA up by Manchester City in Karanka's final game in charge
Boro were knocked out the FA up by Manchester City in Karanka's final game in charge

The club website also features a statement from Karanka, who leaves the club 19th in the Premier League and without a win in the league in 2017.