RCD Espanyol has formalized the appointment of Eder Sarabia as the new first team coach, with a contract that runs until 30 June 2028. The decision comes immediately after the dismissal of Manolo González, which occurred the previous evening following the defeat in the Copa del Rey against Sestao River, a Spanish SerieD team, in extra time. With the defeat, Espanyol currently sits in 18th place in the La Liga table.
Sarabia, born in Bilbao on 27 September 1980, began his technical career in the youth sector of DanokBat, and then continued with the lower categories of Villarreal CF. He then worked as a sub-manager at LasPalmas, Real Betis and Barcelona, before managing FC Andorra and Elche CF as head coach. The 46-year-old, who has played 82 games for Espanyol in the past, returns to the club on the bench, bringing with him a wealth of experience at both youth and professional level.
The new technical staff will be composed of JonLopez, JonMoreno, AitorUnzué and AlvaroGonzalez, all selected to support Sarabia in managing the team. The club's official press release underlines Sarabia's commitment to leading Espanyol towards a phase of renewal and improvement of performances, with the aim of raising their position in the La Liga table.
With the new coach at the helm, Espanyol prepares to embark on the second half of the season with a new spirit and long-term vision. Sarabia stated that he wants to use his experience to consolidate the team and aim for more ambitious results in the next championships. The club, which has already shown signs of instability, hopes that the new management will bring stability and a return to competitiveness. Next week we will see the start of Sarabia's work with the group, while Espanyol continue to monitor their position in La Liga and plan their strategy for the upcoming matches.