West Brom have confirmed Pepe Mel as their new head coach on an 18-month contract last night
The 50-year-old Spaniard moves to the Hawthorns as a permanent replacement for Steve Clarke, who was sacked last month. Mel’s most recent job was with Real Betis, who dispensed of his services on December 2.
Sporting and technical director Richard Garlick said: “I’m delighted to welcome Pepe to the club.
“Pepe was a strong contender from the outset due to his impressive achievements and has emerged as our number one candidate.
“He is a forward thinking coach whose teams are renowned for playing an attractive and positive style of football.”