Overview
- Carcedo was appointed on January 5 and formally introduced in Moscow, signing a contract through summer 2028.
- He says Spartak must dominate by fixing the balance between attack and defense, using adaptable systems with a typical back four.
- Former interim Vadim Romanov remains on the staff, joined by assistant Sebastián Corona, fitness coach Sergio Cobo, and goalkeeper coach Ignacio García.
- Sporting director Francis Cagigao cites Carcedo’s record, his availability given the political climate, and their prior collaboration at Arsenal.
- The coach left Pafos after league and cup titles despite the club’s Champions League campaign, received good-luck wishes from Unai Emery, and inherits a side currently sixth in the RPL.