Eibar is eyeing Imanol de la Sota as a possible replacement for Beñat San José. The current Barakaldo manager has renewed his contract until 2027, but the armeros could reach an economic agreement with the gualdinegros.

Who is Imanol de la Sota?

Imanol de la Sota is a 51-year-old Basque coach who has managed Barakaldo since 2022. Previously, he worked in the Athletic youth academy and managed the Juvenil A and Bilbao Athletic teams.

Why is he a candidate for Eibar?

Imanol de la Sota's figure has always been well-valued by the armero sports management, who already had him on their radar in the past dismissal of Joseba Etxeberria. De la Sota has been one of the people in charge of training several azulgrana youth players who have found in Lasesarre an ideal place to train as footballers.

What comes next?

Eibar could use part of the 400,000 € earned with San José's executed clause to reach an agreement with De la Sota. The good harmony between both clubs could speed up the process. | Statistic | Value | | Points in Segunda División | 67 | | Position in the table | 8th | | Last result | Castellón 2-1 Eibar (2026-05-31) |

Current context

Eibar is in a complicated situation in the Segunda División table, 15 points behind leaders Racing Santander. With a streak of two consecutive losses, the armero team needs a change to improve their position. The hiring of Imanol de la Sota could be the solution the team needs.