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Imanol Alguacil and Roberto Olabe to Depart Real Sociedad at Season's End

The club confirms the end of an era as they aim for a sixth consecutive European qualification in their final five matches.

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.