Espanyol Appoints Eder Sarabia as New Head Coach

Espanyol has appointed Eder Sarabia as its new head coach, moving quickly to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Manolo González. The club announced the 46-year-old Basque manager’s signing on Wednesday, finalizing a contract that keeps him at the helm until June 30, 2028.

A Rapid Transition

The transition period for the club will be brief. While Sarabia has officially joined the organization, he will not manage the team during their upcoming fixture against Villarreal this Friday. Instead, the club has designated Sergio García, the current manager of the reserve team, to oversee the squad on an interim basis for that match.

The club confirmed that Sarabia will be formally introduced to the media and supporters next Tuesday at the Auditori Juan Segura Palomares. Following his introduction, he is scheduled to make his managerial debut for the first team on Saturday, November 7, when Espanyol hosts Deportivo at the RCD Stadium.

Looking Ahead

The appointment marks a significant shift in leadership for the club, which acted in less than 24 hours to secure a replacement following González’s exit. Sarabia’s long-term contract suggests the board is looking for stability as they aim to improve performance in the upcoming league fixtures.

Why it matters: This swift appointment highlights Espanyol’s commitment to stabilizing the team’s leadership structure immediately. By securing a manager through 2028, the club aims to minimize disruption during the current campaign and establish a clear strategic direction for the squad’s development in the coming years.