Grant McCann has been sacked by Hull City.
The Championship club confirmed the 41-year-old's departure on Tuesday afternoon..
McCann joined the Tigers in June 2019 and guided Hull to promotion as League One champions last season – the club’s first league title in 55 years
It is understood former Rangers striker Shota Arveladze will become Hull's next manager with the club currently sitting 19th in the Championship.
McCann leaves despite Hull recording back-to-back league wins over Blackburn Rovers and Bournemouth.
His future had become increasingly unclear following the takeover of Turkish television mogul Acun Ilicali.
The club's new owner and chairman issued a statement on Tuesday to explain McCann's departure.
Ilicali said in a statement: “Grant has done an excellent job for this football club in difficult circumstances, most specifically during the takeover process, and for that I offer my sincere thanks.
“These matters are never easy and are more often than not protracted. During the process, Grant has always remained professional and fully focused on the team, and will forever be a friend of the Tigers.
"I’m sure Grant will be successful in whatever his next challenge is.
“However, now is the time for change and for me to start to build, in what I believe will be an incredibly exciting time for the club.
"I have a philosophy and a belief that our project should start as we mean to carry on and that involves having my team in place. I understand the timing may look odd, after two good wins, but I wouldn’t be fair or honest if I merely waited for a defeat to change manager.
"That benefits nobody. I will continue to be transparent with you, our fans.
“Our new head coach will be announced very shortly.”
