Beiruting News

Manuel Preciado, who was due to be unveiled as the new coach of Villarreal on Friday, has died of a heart attack, the Spanish club have confirmed.

Preciado had recently agreed a deal to take the reigns at relegated Villarreal for next season and was scheduled to be presented at the Madrigal on Friday.

“Villarreal want to express their deepest sorrow at the sad loss and want to offer their condolences to his family and all his relatives.”