Osasuna's 5‑2 defeat against Betis in Seville marked the turning point in the red and white season. The defeat, the fourth of the campaign and the fifth consecutive day without victory, forced the sports management to make a quick and decisive decision. José Antonio Prieto, newly appointed sports director after the departure of Braulio Vázquez, contacted Jagoba Arrasate while the team returned to Pamplona and, after a night meeting, obtained the endorsement of the Board of Directors for his return to the club's bench.
Arrasate, who had left the coaching position in 2022, accepted the proposal without hesitation. The conversation with the former Berriatua coach confirmed a good harmony between the two and Arrasate's willingness to return to direct Osasuna until 2029. The final step was the approval of the Board, which met at ten in the morning to discuss the replacement. With institutional approval, the sports director went to Tajonar, where he concluded training under the supervision of Luis Miguel Ramis, and announced the dismissal of the Tarragona coach.
The official announcement came shortly after: Ramis was fired and Arrasate returned to Sadar with a contract that keeps him until 2029. In the press conference after the defeat, Ramis expressed that he felt supported by the club and the players, and that he would continue looking for solutions for the squad. Later, on his social networks, he thanked the affection received and stated that his departure was not what he wanted, calling it “hasty” and wishing the new coach luck.
For Osasuna, the change of course comes at a critical moment. The team, which is in the relegation zone, needs to stabilize defensively and regain the confidence of the fans. With Arrasate back, the club hopes that the experience and work philosophy of the former coach will provide the necessary strength to overcome the crisis. The next challenge will be the match against Racing de Santander, where the new management seeks to demonstrate that the decision made is the correct one and that the season can be reversed.