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- RCD Mallorca have kept manager Martin Demichelis until 2028. The club dropped to the second tier on the final day of the season.
- RCD Espanyol have extended Manolo Gonzalez’s contract until 2027. He kept the club up despite a 19-game winless run earlier in the year.
- Getafe boss Jose Bordalas must decide his future by Monday. Moves to Espanyol and Sevilla are no longer possible for the out-of-contract coach.
- Other coaches are on the move. Inigo Perez will leave Rayo Vallecano, while Eder Sarabia has resigned from Elche.
- Michel Sanchez looks set to take charge at Ajax after leaving relegated Girona.
The summer coaching carousel has started. Two La Liga clubs have confirmed their managers will stay. This comes after difficult seasons for both teams.
RCD Mallorca have decided to keep Martin Demichelis. The Argentine coach led the team to relegation on the last day. They lost their final matches against Levante, Alaves and Getafe. Despite this drop to the second tier, the club has backed him. He has signed until 2028. The manager had said he wanted to stay even if the club went down.
RCD Espanyol have also acted. They have kept Manolo Gonzalez until 2027. The coach faced huge pressure this year. His team went 19 games without a win. However, they won two of their last three matches. This was enough to avoid the drop. New General Sporting Director Monchi decided to back him. The players and fans showed their support for the emotional coach in the final weeks.
Other changes are happening across the league. Inigo Perez will exit Rayo Vallecano when his deal ends. Eder Sarabia has shocked Elche fans by resigning. He kept the club up but decided to leave anyway. Michel Sanchez has left Girona after they went down. He could not beat Elche on the final day. He now looks set to become the new Ajax boss.
Jose Bordalas faces uncertainty. The Getafe manager is out of contract this summer. Espanyol had considered him for their vacancy. However, they will not offer him the job now. Sevilla had also shown interest. But talks for Sergio Ramos to buy the club have failed. This means the Sevilla job may not be available either. According to Diario AS, Bordalas will decide his future by Monday. He might still sign a new deal with Getafe. He led them to the Conference League this season.