Javi Gracia has been granted his work permit to commence work as Leeds United head coach. The new Whites boss was unveiled as Jesse Marsch's successor on Tuesday, February 21 with the club waiting on his work permit application to be accepted.
A club statement confirmed the arrival of Gracia's new backroom staff, Zigor Aranalde as assistant coach, Mikel Antia as assitant coach and Juan Jose Solla as the final addition. Michael Skubala who oversaw the two games against Manchester United and Everton will remain involved with the first-team coaching set-up with Paco Gallardo taking over the Under-21s side.
A club statement read: "Leeds United are delighted to announce Javi Gracia’s visa has been confirmed. Following this, we are pleased to unveil a number of new additions to the existing backroom staff at Thorp Arch.
