Overview

• Sergio Francisco, current Real Sociedad B coach, will replace Imanol Alguacil as first-team manager starting July 1, 2025.
• Erik Bretos, previously head of recruitment and right-hand man to Roberto Olabe, has been elevated to sporting director.
• The appointments reflect Real Sociedad's tradition of promoting from within, with over half of the first-team squad also academy-trained.
• Francisco, despite limited elite-level experience, is trusted for his deep familiarity with the club's playing philosophy and talent pipeline.
• Francisco will coach his final match for Real Sociedad B this weekend, marking the end of his 112-game tenure with the reserve team.