Key Takeaways:
- Osasuna dismissed Luis Miguel Ramis as head coach on Monday after a 5-2 loss to Betis left the team in 16th place
- Jagoba Arrasate has returned to the club’s bench with a new contract running until June 2029
- Arrasate is set to be officially presented this Tuesday and will again be accompanied by assistant Bitor Alkiza
Background to the Managerial Change
CA Osasuna have reacted decisively in the wake of poor on-pitch performances, culminating in their announcement on Monday of the sacking of Luis Miguel Ramis as manager. This follows Sunday’s heavy 5-2 defeat away to Betis, which capped a run of one draw and four losses. With the team slipping to 16th place and just above the relegation zone, the board acted swiftly, also relieving Ramis’s staff – José Manuel Gil, Iván Madroño, Miguel Ángel Fernández, and José Fajardo – of their duties. The club issued a public statement thanking the outgoing manager and his staff for their contributions.
COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Luis Miguel Ramis no continuará como entrenador de Osasuna.
https://t.co/rko6J18T7E https://t.co/F4p83cEkmC
— C. A. OSASUNA (@Osasuna) October 12, 2026
Jagoba Arrasate’s Return and Contract Details
The Navarrese side has immediately reinstated Jagoba Arrasate, offering him a deal valid through June 2029, reflecting the club’s confidence in his ability to stabilise the team. Osasuna’s official release underlined that Arrasate stands as the second-most-experienced coach in their history, having taken charge in 256 matches. The club did not hesitate to tie him down for two additional seasons beyond the current campaign. Arrasate will be formally unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday and, as before, will be joined on the bench by trusted assistant Bitor Alkiza.
Arrasate’s Track Record at Osasuna
Arrasate first assumed control at Osasuna in 2018, leveraging his prior managerial experience with Real Sociedad and Numancia to achieve instant success. In his debut season, he led the Pamplona-based outfit to promotion to La Liga Santander as Segunda División champions. He then managed to keep Osasuna in the top division for five consecutive campaigns, earning notable accolades including a run to the 2023 Copa del Rey final — where they finished runners-up to Real Madrid — and qualification for the Conference League in the same season. However, his most recent managerial stint at Mallorca ended in relegation to the Segunda División.
Looking Ahead
With Arrasate’s return and a new long-term agreement in place, Osasuna are aiming to reverse their current fortunes, steer clear of relegation fears, and recapture the competitive stability and success seen during Arrasate’s previous tenure.
