QPR confirm Martí Cifuentes as their new head coach | OneFootball

Queen’s Park Rangers have confirmed Martí Cifuentes as their new head coach.

The Spaniard, 41, joins the Championship outfit as Gareth Ainsworth’s replacement after two years with Swedish top-flight side Hammarby.

Cifuentes arrives at Loftus Road with his new charges mired in the relegation zone after failing to win their previous nine matches.

“We are delighted to bring Martí in and I would firstly like to thank Hammarby for being fantastic to deal with throughout the process,” said QPR’s CEO Lee Hoos.

“Martí is an exciting appointment and we look forward to seeing the impact he can have.

“Having a succession plan in place is a necessary part of football, irrespective of how the team are performing.

“Martí is someone we have been aware of so we are really pleased to have been able to secure his services.”

QPR are next in action against fellow relegation candidates Rotherham United on Saturday.