Overview
- Imanol Alguacil has officially announced he will step down as Real Sociedad manager at the conclusion of the current season, a decision he personally conveyed to club president Jokin Aperribay.
- Sporting director Roberto Olabe will also leave the club alongside Alguacil, marking the end of a highly successful leadership era that began in 2018.
- Under their guidance, Real Sociedad achieved a Copa del Rey title in 2021 and secured five consecutive European qualifications from 2020 to 2024.
- The team is now focused on securing a sixth straight European berth, with five challenging league fixtures remaining, including a derby against Athletic Club.
- Alguacil has taken a brief four-day break in Chiclana before returning to prepare for the critical final stretch of the season.