Alex McLeish has confirmed he is to leave his position as KRC Genk head coach at the end of this season . The former Aston Villa , Rangers and Scotland boss took up the reins at the Belgian club last August but narrowly missed out on a place in the Jupiler Pro League Championship play-offs . Genk will instead compete in the Europa League play-offs - which start on Friday - but Scotsman McLeish has already to decided to make public his decision to leave in May . Alex McLeish ( second right ) pictured at his unveiling as KRC Genk head coach last August . McLeish , 56 , said : ' I have decided that I wo n't renew my contract when it expires at the end of the season . ' I 've been revitalised with this challenge and I am proud to have worked with a group of players who have improved mentally , tactically and technically . ' I am proud that we have achieved a 46 % win rate this season and with 49 points , we have amassed four more points than at this stage last season . 'Communicating this decision creates clarity and will allow us now to put our focus on winning a Europa League place . McLeish on the touchline during a match between Aston Villa and Blackburn at Villa Park in 2011 . 'Myself , the staff and players promise to give every ounce of energy as we did in the regular competition . ' A club statement read : 'KRC Genk respects the decision of McLeish and is confident that he , his staff and the players will give their best in the play-offs . 'The club is well aware that Alex has to work in difficult circumstances and yet has put down a good result . ' McLeish celebrates Rangers ' 3-2 victory against Celtic in the 2002 Scottish Cup final at Hampden .
Genk has confirmed he will leave Alex McLeish at the end of the season . The club narrowly missed out on a place in the Jupiler Pro League Championship play-offs . McLeish formerly managed Aston Villa , Rangers and Scotland .