Eder Sarabia officially named Espanyol manager

Eder Sarabia appointed Espanyol manager on a two-year deal until June 2028, replacing Manolo González.

RCD Espanyol have confirmed Eder Sarabia as their new head coach, less than 24 hours after Manolo González's departure. The Bilbao-born manager signs a two-year contract through June 2028.

Sarabia returns to the dugout after leaving Elche last summer for personal reasons. At Elche, he secured promotion to La Liga in 2025 and kept the club up in the top flight, with their survival confirmed just five months ago via a 1–1 draw at Montilivi that also sealed Girona's relegation.

He brings an experienced backroom staff including Jon López, Jon Moreno, Aitor Unzué and Álvaro González. González, a former Espanyol player with 82 appearances for the club, returns to the organisation. Sarabia's official presentation will take place on Tuesday at the Juan Segura Palomares Auditorium.