Gracia’s return to Vicarage Highway comes greater than two years after he was sacked by Leeds United in Could 2023, having been in cost for under 12 video games, to make approach for Sam Allardyce.
His first spell at Watford lasted from January 2018 to September 2019, that 20-month tenure being the longest loved by any Hornets boss prior to now 14 years.
Throughout his time in cost, Watford achieved a best-ever Premier League end of eleventh place and likewise reached the FA Cup last earlier than dropping 6-0 to Manchester Metropolis.
They had been, nevertheless, backside of the highest flight when Watford determined to half firm with him, and convey again Quique Sanchez Flores for a second spell in cost, a choice which backfired as he solely lasted three months.
Gracia will instantly start working with the Hornets squad earlier than his first recreation again in cost in opposition to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday, 18 October.
