Dhaka, July 25 -- Former Real Madrid and Spain international midfielder Michel has stepped down as head coach of Pumas for personal reasons, the Mexican club said on Thursday.
The 57-year-old will be replaced on an interim basis by his Argentinian assistant Andres Lillini, the Liga MX club said in a statement.
"It is with great regret that I announce my decision to leave Pumas for personal and family reasons," Michel said in a video published by Pumas.
"I want to personally and professionally thank the board, my players and all the workers of this club for the way they've treated me and made me feel at home."
Michel, whose coaching career has included spells at Sevilla, Marseille, Malaga, Olympiacos, Getafe and Rayo Vallecano, joined Pu...