Overview

• Jiménez was presented on Wednesday after Asier Garitano’s dismissal, taking charge on a contract through 2027.
• He inherits a team on five straight losses and hovering near the relegation places in Segunda División.
• At his first press conference he urged patience, said there is no quick fix, and vowed to build a recognizable, aggressive side that reconnects with El Molinón.
• He signaled openness to January reinforcements following a full squad evaluation and identified reducing goals conceded as an immediate focus.
• The 40-year-old named Álex Martínez and David de Dios to his staff, confirmed talks with president Miguel Ángel Ramírez and with Marcelino, and targeted an immediate response starting against Racing.