ALAN PARDEW has left his job as boss of ADO Den Haag by mutual consent.
The 58-year-old took charge of the Eredivisie club in December and was tasked with saving them from relegation.
Alan Pardew has left his role at ADO Den Haag by mutual consent after just four monthsCredit: PA:Press Association
The Dutch FA controversially cancelled the season due to the coronavirus crisis last week, announcing they were not enforcing any relegation or promotion.
But despite Den Haag’s top-flight status being assured, Pardew and his coaches Chris Powell and Paul Butler will not be renewing their contracts.
In a statement released on the club’s website, the ex-Crystal Palace and Newcastle manager said: “I want to thank everyone at ADO Den Haag for the past few months.
“In particular the players, who gave everything on the field. I also want to thank, also on behalf of Chris, (general manager) Mohammed Hamdi and major shareholder United Vansen for their support.
“I have positive feelings for this club and I have enjoyed the passion of the fans.
“I look back on a beautiful adventure in the Netherlands. It is a pity that the partnership ends, but I wish ADO Den Haag every success in the future.”
Pardew’s side were second bottom of the Eredivisie when it was scrappedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The news comes just days after it was revealed he and Powell were set to begin talks over a potential contract extension.
Even though Den Haag – who were second-bottom in the top-flight – are staying up, Pardew will not pocket anything extra.
He said last week: “Even if I was entitled to a bonus, I would never want to receive it. In this difficult period I would return any bonus to the club.
“They would certainly find a good home for it.”
Pardew is currently at home in England with his family sitting out coronavirus lockdown.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
