Headline: Espanyol Parts Ways with Head Coach Manolo González Following Copa del Rey Defeat
RCD Espanyol has officially announced the termination of Manolo González’s role as head coach. This decision follows the team’s recent defeat to Sestao River, where they lost 4-3 in the Copa del Rey during the 121st minute of the match.
The club’s statement
“RCD Espanyol have decided to bring Manolo González’s tenure as first-team head coach to an end. The club and the Galician coach part ways after more than three seasons and 107 competitive matches in charge of the Blue and Whites’ first team, a period during which he has left his personal and professional mark both on the pitch and in his day-to-day work.”
The club acknowledged González’s dedication and hard work, which helped him establish himself as a La Liga coach. During his two full seasons in the top division, he successfully met the sporting objectives set for him and maintained the team’s position among the elite of Spanish football.
“Manolo González’s professional career is an example of hard work, perseverance and overcoming challenges. The Blue and Whites’ coach has worked his way through the various levels of football, from its humblest tiers to the top division, building his career step by step through learning and daily hard work. On 7 September, he reached 100 competitive matches in charge of the first team in the game against Sevilla, becoming the coach with the ninth-most matches in the club’s history and the first to pass this milestone since Mauricio Pochettino.”
In its statement, RCD Espanyol expressed gratitude for the effort and professionalism that González displayed during his tenure. The club’s president Alan Pace and the Board of Directors extended their best wishes for his future career and personal life.
“RCD Espanyol would like to thank Manolo González for the work, involvement and effort he has shown since taking charge of the first team. The club particularly values the professionalism and commitment he has brought to his role throughout this period, as well as the dedication with which he has faced sporting challenges. The club would also like to take this opportunity to wish Manolo González the very best of luck and success in his future career and personal life.”
