The Dane was sacked on Tuesday following a poor run of form by
Swansea, 12 months after leading the club to the first major trophy in
their history.
The League Managers Association (LMA) is now writing to the club to ask for the reasons for his sacking.
Laudrup said in a statement: "I am deeply disappointed to have been dismissed as manager of Swansea City.
"In
particular, the manner in which it happened and the actions the club
has taken since notifying me in the briefest of letters which gave no
reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary.
"I
am, of course taking legal advice and the LMA have already written to
the club asking for a proper explanation as to why I was summarily
dismissed."
Laudrup also revealed he has been banned by Swansea from visiting the training ground to thank the players.
He
added: "The club has informed me that I cannot visit the training
ground to say my farewells to the players so I do that now through this
statement.
"The players have been fantastic and their contribution
under the very professional guidance of my coaching staff has been
absolutely fundamental to the club's recent successes
Three members of my staff have also been dismissed.
"Whilst
league results have been disappointing of late, we are still 12th in
the table and it is there for all to see the fine margins in the league
this season in terms of points that separate 11 clubs.
"Although
we have been unfortunate with injuries, I believe our league form would
have improved and that we would have benefited from the forthcoming
Europa League and FA Cup matches."
Swansea have picked up just six
points from their last 10 matches and are two points above the
relegation zone heading into this weekend's derby showdown with Cardiff.
The Swans, however, are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup, where they face Everton, and are also in the last 32 of the Europa League, with Italian side Napoli their next opponents.
Former
Real Mallorca, Spartak Moscow and Getafe boss Laudrup said that he was
proud of what Swansea had achieved under his management since taking
charge in 2012.
He said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time
managing in the Barclays Premier League which I consider to be the one
of the best leagues in world football.
"I leave the club proud of
our collective achievements over the past 20 months and I believe we
have continued the club's progression in the manner of my predecessors
including Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers.
"Of course the
obvious highlight during my time in charge was leading Swansea to the
first major trophy in the club's history in winning the Capital One Cup
at Wembley resulting in European qualification.
"In addition, our
ninth place in the Barclays Premier League was our highest finish in 31
years and the second highest in the club's 102-year history which again
is something which fills me with pride.
"This season we have all
enjoyed the memorable journey in the Europa League where the team will
soon to face Napoli in the last 32 of the competition.
"I wish the
club the very best for the future and for the rest of the season in the
Barclays Premier League, Europa League and the FA Cup."
The
49-year-old ex-Denmark, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus player left
Swansea with immediate effect on Tuesday following a decision that
chairman Huw Jenkins said was ''taken reluctantly''.
Veteran
defender Garry Monk and first-team coach Alan Curtis have been put in
charge of the team ahead of Saturday's clash with rivals Cardiff.
Jenkins
said: ''It is a decision we have taken reluctantly, but it's a decision
made in the best interests of Swansea City Football Club and our
supporters.
''It is the first time in nearly 10 years that the
club has parted with a manager in this way, but we had to remove the
constant uncertainty surrounding the club and Michael's long-term future
with us.
''I had a meeting with Michael today in a final attempt
to support him and establish a way to improve the work of the backroom
team to secure the results we need over the final 14 Premier League
games.
''However, after thinking long and hard about the best way
forward, I felt it was unlikely we would achieve a stable environment at
the club to allow us to get back to basics and produce the performance
levels that have served Swansea City so well over the last few years.
''Now
we need to put that uncertainty behind us and move forward as a united
football club on all fronts, while placing on record our gratitude to
Michael for the work he has done over the last 18 months and wish him
well for the future.''
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