Overview
- Matarazzo agreed to a contract running through June 2027 to lead the Basque club.
- He replaces Sergio Francisco, who was dismissed less than a week earlier after poor results.
- Real Sociedad’s decline has been tied to Imanol Alguacil’s departure and difficulty replacing Mikel Merino and Martín Zubimendi following their moves to Arsenal.
- The 48-year-old New Jersey native previously managed Stuttgart and Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
- The appointment was announced after a 1-1 draw at last-place Levante left La Real two points from the drop, and Levante named Luís Castro as its new coach.