Albert Sánchez named new UD, former Las Palmas manager

Catalan coach Albert Sánchez appointed UD, former Las Palmas manager on a two-year deal until June 2028, joining from Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque.

UD Las Palmas have officially announced the appointment of Albert Sánchez as their new head coach. The Catalan manager has signed a two-year contract running until the end of the 2027/28 season, following an agreement between Las Palmas and his former club USL Dunkerque of Ligue 2.

Sánchez brings extensive experience in youth development and academy football. He began his coaching career in grassroots football with RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona, where he joined the technical structure in 2021. At Barcelona, he served as assistant coach for the U19 side and later Barça Atlètic, working alongside Rafa Márquez for two seasons before taking charge of Barcelona's B team during the first half of the 2024/25 campaign. In July 2025, he moved to USL Dunkerque as head coach, gaining experience in professional football at the top level.

Sánchez becomes Las Palmas' third manager this season, following the dismissal of Rubén de la Barrera in mid-October and the interim spell of Juan Manuel Rodríguez. He will be presented at a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Barranco Seco stadium.