Cesare Prandelli has resigned as head coach of Valencia in a surprise move with the club rooted to 17th in La Liga.
The Italian joined the club at the end of September but has only overseen one win in the league since then.
He leaves amid reports of growing unrest in the dressing room, with players such as Daniel Parejo being at conflict with the former Italy and Roma boss.
Prandelli presented his resignation to the board of directors on Friday with Spanish football on its winter break and Valencia are now expected to negotiate the terms of his contract termination.