Watson, 38, who previously held the role of chief operating officer during a five-year stint with Luton Town, was appointed as Swansea’s Sporting Director in the summer of 2023.
His official arrival at the Championship club came four days after the Swans had named Michael Duff as Russell Martin’s successor.
Whilst Duff faced the axe in December 2023 after a series of poor results and high-profile transfer failings, Watson remained in his role.
However, after overseeing underwhelming winter and summer transfer windows where the club had failed to secure both the contract renewals of first-team regular players and adequate replacements to Luke Williams’ squad Watson has now paid the price with his job and has departed the club.
Back in January, Watson also angered some Swans supporters after being pictured with former Luton boss Nathan Jones – a known Cardiff City fan during the club’s 5-0 FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Bournemouth in January.
Speaking on the departure Swansea City Football Club Chairman Andy Coleman said in a club statement:
“I would like to extend our thanks to Paul for his work during his time with us. We wish him every success for the future.”
“The club will update in due course regarding recruitment plans for the position.
“In the meantime, Paul’s responsibilities will be handled by the existing football department staff.”
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