Blackburn manager Paul Lambert has said he will leave the post at the end of the season.
The Scot has decided to activate a release clause in the two-and-a-half-year deal he signed with the Championship club in November and will step down after the final game of the season against Reading on May 7.
Lambert, 46, said in a statement on the club's official website: "I would like to place on record my thanks to the owners, and especially the players, staff and fans for the tremendous backing and support I have received since I arrived.
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"It's a brilliant club, with great people, and I wish it every success in the future. For now, I remain fully focused and determined to try to win the final two games of the season."
Blackburn, currently 19th in the Championship and without a win in six league games, said they would begin their search for Lambert's successor immediately.
"Blackburn Rovers would like to thank Paul for all his efforts since joining the club in November and wish him well for the future," a club statement said.
"The club will begin its search for a new manager with immediate effect."
Former Norwich and Aston Villa manager Lambert has so far won eight Championship games during his spell at Ewood Park.