Overview

• Real Murcia confirmed on July 3 that Etxeberria will replace Fran Fernández as head coach for the upcoming season.
• Sporting director Asier Goiria chose Etxeberria based on their previous collaboration at Amorebieta and his reputation for offensive football.
• Etxeberria’s career includes over 500 appearances for Athletic Club and nearly 150 matches as a coach in Spain’s Segunda División.
• In 2023/24 he led Eibar to a third-place finish, topped the league in goals scored and reached the promotion playoff semifinal.
• Murcia aims to leverage his attacking identity to improve home results and end an 11-year absence from the top two tiers of Spanish football.