Key Takeaways:
- Real Sociedad have slipped to 19th place in La Liga following a difficult season opener
- The club has accumulated only five points under Sergio Francisco after eight league matches
- Thiago Motta, a free agent since his departure from Juventus in March, has been approached as a potential new manager
Disappointing Results Prompt Managerial Rethink
Real Sociedad’s management is actively considering a change in the dugout after a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. The Basque outfit currently occupy 19th position in the league standings, a far cry from their ambitions at the season’s outset.
👔 La Real Sociedad est toujours en action sur le marché des entraîneurs, alors que le poste de Sergio Francisco est sérieusement menacé !
◾️ Thiago Motta et García Pimienta figurent sur la short-list.
🗞️ @MatteMoretto pic.twitter.com/snoR1eQddD
— LigActu 🇪🇸 (@LigActu) October 9, 2025
Sergio Francisco’s Underwhelming Tenure
Following the summer departure of Imanol Alguacil, Real Sociedad appointed Sergio Francisco as head coach. However, the club has struggled to find form, registering only one victory, two draws, and five defeats in their opening eight league fixtures. This run has left the team with just five points to show for their efforts, intensifying the pressure on the 46-year-old manager.
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 19th |
Thiago Motta and Other Managerial Candidates
The club’s hierarchy are now ready to move on from Francisco and have reached out to Thiago Motta as a leading candidate for the post. Motta, who last held the managerial role at Juventus before being released in March, is currently a free agent. Real Sociedad have made contact with the former Genoa, Spezia, and Bologna manager and are awaiting his reply.
Alongside Motta, the board are also weighing up Francisco Javier García Pimienta, most recently at the helm of Sevilla, as another option to take charge should the initial approach not materialise.
