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4 days ago
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Sevilla line up shortlist of managers and sporting directors
With the Club World Cup on the horizon, the transfer business for many clubs has accelerated this summer. Yet that is the opposite of the case for Sevilla, who still have plenty of moving pieces to settle into place off the pitch, before addressing matters on it. It does seem that they have wrapped up a deal for Alfon Gonzalez of Celta Vigo, who will join on a free at the end of his contract, even if there is some uncertainty over whether he could move on immediately. The two matters top of the agenda though are the managerial position, and the sporting director position. Imanol Alguacil favourite for the management role After legendary coach Joaquin Caparros departed for a fourth time at the end of the season, Getafe manager Jose Bordalas was heavily linked with the vacant posiition. One of the key reasons his stock has fallen in Seville are his salary demands though: Bordalas wants to continue earning €2-3m per year. Advertisement He is the alternative to their first choice though. That is explained by Diario AS, who report that erstwhile Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil is their top choice. The Basque manager is yet to give the green light though. Image via RTVE Sporting Director Victor Orta under serious pressure Meanwhile Sporting Director Victor Orta, who championed the unsuccessful appointments of Diego Alonso and Garcia Pimienta, is under serious pressure. Los Nervionenses are yet to make a call on whether he will continue too. His transition away from the legendary Monchi has been tough, and Osasuna's Braulio Vazquez and Rayo Vallecano's David Cobeno have been cited as potential options for their fine work in recent seasons. However a shock option has emerged in the form of former Real Betis Sporting Director Antonio Cordon. He was last in charge of Olympiakos, working with Jose Luis Mendilibar. Another long summer for Sevilla It looks set to be another long summer for Sevillistas, with the club at civil war with the hierarchy, and little certainty on either the plans for next season, nor the future of the club. Many assume that their wage bill issues will continue and propel Sevilla to consider selling their standout players such as Dodi Lukebakio and Loic Bade this summer.
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23-05-2025
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📝Imanol's latest: Real Sociedad squad named for Madrid trip
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Without a doubt, the blue and white team will close the season at one of the most challenging strongholds of La Liga. Advertisement However, Imanol Alguacil has full faith that his farewell will be with the greatest joy with the following list. As observed, there are no surprises and Real will go with their best for the victory. 📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images
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23-05-2025
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🙏 Imanol: Everyone slips up sometimes, I apologise
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Imanol Alguacil has addressed the controversy sparked by his recent statements asking for a model similar to that of Athletic Club in terms of signings for Real Sociedad. Advertisement "He who speaks makes mistakes," the coach has acknowledged. "I apologize not only for that last press conference, but for the almost thousand I've done as a coach, to the club, to the president, to the sports management, to the players, to the fans, to you. I didn't do it with any malice," he admits. Alguacil also explained that he doesn't want to give his words more importance than necessary and prefers "to highlight all the signs of affection received" Are they afraid of the future without Imanol? "Real Sociedad is far above Imanol, above the best coach in the world, above the best sports director, above the best player in the world... Real Sociedad will continue," he explains. Advertisement "Real Sociedad will not leave my life, nor will I leave Real Sociedad. When the time comes to not come, it will be hard, but I will leave with a clear conscience, looking everyone in the face," he added. 📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2025 Getty Images
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25-04-2025
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Real Sociedad announce Imanol Alguacil replacement
Real Sociedad have wasted no time in replacing Imanol Alguacil, after it was announced that their long-term manager would be departing this summer upon the expiry of his contract. The 53-year-old will leave a long-lasting legacy at the club, following 6.5 years of consistent success. Alguacil will be hoping he can continue his record of qualifying the Txuri-Urdin for European football in every full season in which he has been in charge. With five games to go, La Real sit in 10th spot, but just two points back from Osasuna in a Conference League spot, and four back from Celta Vigo in a Europa League position. Advertisement After a lengthy spell, and a particularly long season, which has proven more difficult than previous years, Alguacil decided against continuing in his post. Girona manager Michel Sanchez and former Spain and Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui, who came through the academy at Zubieta, were cited as favourites for the job. Image via Real Soceidad However Real Sociedad have opted for the continuity candidate, and announced on Friday that Sergio Francisco will be taking over. He will pen a contract for two seasons until 2027, after arriving at the club eight years ago. Following five years and a promotion at Real Sociedad C, he is now in his third year at Real Sociedad B, where Relevo say he has been credited with 'doing a brilliant job.' The 46-year-old comes into the job as something of an unknown prospect though, but will be familiar with the tools at his disposal. Francisco played as a forward for La Real briefly, coming through the academy and making his first-team debut in 2000. He would then have a career in the third and fourth tier before retirement. With Real Sociedad B, he has managed a 5th-place finish, a 9th-place finish and is on track to make the play-offs for a second time, with the team in fourth position.
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25-04-2025
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🚨 Real Sociedad announce their next manager
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Sergio Francisco will take charge of the first team next season, as confirmed by the Basque club on their social networks. Shortly after the departure of Imanol Alguacil was confirmed, Real Sociedad announced his replacement for the upcoming campaign: Sergio Francisco, who is currently the coach of the reserve team and is in promotion positions to the Second Division, has signed on to be the new coach of the first team until the end of the 2026/27 season. Advertisement Francisco will lead Sanse for the last time this Saturday in their match against Unionistas de Salamanca, and next week he will begin planning the next season with the Basque club's football management. As a player, he went through Easo, Juvenil A, and Sanse, until making his debut in the first team in 2000, where he played five matches as a professional. He then had an extensive career as a coach within the txuri urdin club. "Sergio Francisco will be the first team coach," said the club's statement. "His coaching career began at Easo in 2014. He moved to Berio FT as assistant coach to take charge of our third team in the 2017/18 season. After five seasons leading Real C, a team he promoted to the Second RFEF, Sergio became the coach of Sanse, which he has led for the last three seasons, doing a brilliant job. Now he has the opportunity and responsibility to take the reins of the first team. Iosu Rivas, who was serving as the assistant coach of the reserve team, will take charge of Sanse until the end of the current season.
