Real Sociedad sack manager and name local coach as replacement
Real Sociedad, languishing 15th in La Liga, on Wednesday fired coach Asier Garitano and named Imanol Alguacil as his replacement.
"Real Sociedad have decided to rescind the contract of first-team coach Asier Garitano," the club said in a statement on their website. They went on to thank Garitano for "all his contribution, professionalism and dedication".
Garitano arrived in San Sebastian last summer from Leganes. In 17 league games, he won five and lost eight, including the last four. He leaves with the club four points above the relegation zone.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL: Imanol Alguacil será el entrenador del primer equipo #RealSociedad ⬇https://t.co/AXVGZcCDML
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) December 26, 2018
Alguacil, 47, is a local boy who started his playing career at Real Sociedad. He has been on the club's coaching staff since 2011 and has run the B team since 2013. He had a brief stint as head coach after Eusebio Sacristan was sacked last March.
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"Real Sociedad have decided to rescind the contract of first-team coach Asier Garitano," the club said in a statement on their website. They went on to thank Garitano for "all his contribution, professionalism and dedication".
Garitano arrived in San Sebastian last summer from Leganes. In 17 league games, he won five and lost eight, including the last four. He leaves with the club four points above the relegation zone.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL: Imanol Alguacil será el entrenador del primer equipo #RealSociedad ⬇https://t.co/AXVGZcCDML
— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) December 26, 2018
Alguacil, 47, is a local boy who started his playing career at Real Sociedad. He has been on the club's coaching staff since 2011 and has run the B team since 2013. He had a brief stint as head coach after Eusebio Sacristan was sacked last March.
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