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Plymouth confirm Muslic depature
Plymouth Argyle have confirmed that their head coach Miron Muslic has joined Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga.
Muslic has joined the side on a two-year deal, after Plymouth were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2024/25 season.
A statement from Plymouth said: "Muslic joined Argyle in January, overseeing 23 matches, including the memorable victory against Liverpool in the Emirates FA Cup.
"Despite his best efforts, he could not stave off relegation with Argyle dropping to Sky Bet League One on the final day of the season.
"We wish Miron all the best for his future endeavours."
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