Club Atlético Osasuna has decided to dismiss the Catalan coach LuisMiguelRamis, along with four members of his coaching staff, after a board of directors meeting that was held this morning. The announcement, published by the club on its official website, confirms that the sports management has chosen to end the relationship with Ramis, who coached the first team during the 2023-24 season. Among the technicians who will also leave the entity are JoséManuelGil, IvánMadroño, MiguelÁngelFernández and JoséFajardo.
With the departure of Ramis, Osasuna has immediately named its new coach: the Basque Jagoba Arrasate. Arrasate, who was already in charge of the rojillo between 2018 and 2024, will return with a contract that extends until 2029. According to reports, the former player and former coach will once again have Bittor Alkiza as second coach, which reinforces the continuity in the playing philosophy that the club has sought to maintain. Arrasate is the second coach with the most games coached in the club's history, with 256 games, only behind PedroMariZabalza.
The rojillo team is in 16th position in the First Division table, with just 8 points out of a possible total of 24 in the last five games, where they have recorded four defeats and one draw. This performance has left the club three points away from relegation, which has prompted the management's decision to seek a change in leadership that could reverse the situation.
The announcement of the replacement of Ramis and the arrival of Arrasate comes at a critical time for Osasuna, which needs to stabilize its performance in the league to avoid the relegation zone. The club has indicated that the decision was made after a thorough evaluation of the phase of play and the results obtained, and that the new technical management will focus on improving the consistency and cohesion of the team. With a contract extended until 2029, Arrasate will have the opportunity to implement his long-term vision and look for a comeback in the table.
In the coming days, the new coach will meet with the players and the coaching staff to establish his work plans and immediate objectives. The expectation is that the change of command will generate positive momentum and allow Osasuna to regain the competitiveness necessary to ensure its permanence in the First Division.