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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
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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.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Getafe preparing for Jose Bordalas exit as Sevilla consider Victor Orta dismissal
Getafe are seriously concerned that they may lose manager Jose Bordalas this summer, as Sevilla search for a successor to Joaquin Caparros, after both were confirmed safe last weekend. What kind of project Bordalas would have is another matter, with little certainty at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan beyond this weekend. Bordalas is reportedly the top choice to take over at Sevilla, although Sporting Director Victor Orta is in favour of pursuing Girona's coach Michel Sanchez: two vastly differing managers in terms of style. As per Cadena Cope, Bordalas' exit is not yet certain, but Getafe are concerned about losing him. Advertisement He has a contract for another year, but can leave Los Azulones for free for a 'bigger' club. Bordalas has started planning next season with President Angel Torres, but is debating whether to stay at Getafe or try a new experience at Sevilla, say Marca. It is added by Cadena SER that Bordalas is aware that the financial situation at Getafe will not improve much, and strengthening the squad will be just as difficult as last year. Getafe contact Basel manager Fabio Celestini Image via / Cordon Press In light of this scenario, Getafe have begun looking at replacements. They have already contacted Basel manager Fabio Celestini, who took the Swiss giants from the relegation zone to the title in the space of 14 months. He started off his managerial career, in the fourth tier in Italy, but has contructed a coaching reputation over the last decade in Switzerland with Lausanne, Lugano, Luzern and Sion before taking the job at St. Jakob's Park. Advertisement Other options on the agenda are Luis Garcia Plaza, after a strong stint at Alaves. Atletico Madrid legend Gabi, who started off coaching in the Getafe youth ranks, left earlier this season to try and guide Real Zaragoza to safety – something he could achieve this weekend. Gabi had also previously been considered as a potential Bordalas successor, and has a good relationship with Torres. Sevilla carrousel could continue with Victor Orta The position of manager has become something of a temporary position in recent seasons, with Caparros the seventh manager in three seasons. Orta has been in charge of appointing four of them, and his position is now insecure too. Sevilla are weighing up whether to sack him, have not yet taken a decision, and Orta is still working – he has more or less wrapped up the signing on a free of Celta Vigo forward Alfon Gonzalez. Tensions remain high in Nervion though.
