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Nuno resigns as Valencia manager following defeat at Sevilla

Nuno has resigned as Valencia manager, the Portuguese coach announced on Sunday.

Nuno, who took charge at the Mestalla in June of 2014, guided Valencia to a Champions League place last season. But he has seen his side slump to a disappointing ninth place this campaign.

"The situation is not good and I'm an employee of the club," the former Rio Ave said following his side's 1-0 loss at Sevilla on Sunday.

"It has been an honour to coach Valencia. I want to thank all the players for their efforts and thank [owner] Peter Lim and the fans of a great club.

"We have the youngest squad in the league and it is important Valencia follow through and believe in this project.

"On Monday there will be a meeting to clarify the future."

Nuno, 41, indicated that he'd made his decision to step down before Sunday's match.

Press Association contributed to this report.