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Alberto Garrido departs as first-team coach of Watford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Alberto Garrido departs as first-team coach of Watford
Summary

Alberto Garrido has announced his departure from Watford after two seasons with the Championship club. Garrido, who joined in the summer of 2024, worked under several managers, including Paulo Pezzolano and Ed Still. In a farewell message on Instagram, he expressed gratitude towards the players, staff, and fans of Watford. The club is currently in the search for a new head coach following Still's dismissal on May 3, after they finished 16th in the league.

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  • •Garrido served as Watford's first-team coach for two seasons.
  • •He joined the club in the summer of 2024.
  • •Watford finished 16th in the Championship this season.
  • •Ed Still was sacked as head coach on May 3.
  • •Alessio Dionisi is among potential candidates for the head coach position.
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  • 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — First-team coach Garrido leaves Watford
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Watford first-team coach Alberto Garrido announces his departure after two seasons with the Championship club.

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