Key Takeaways:
- RCD Mallorca sacked Jagoba Arrasate after a third successive defeat on Sunday, ending his 18-month tenure
- Mallorca currently occupy 18th place, just one point adrift of La Liga safety
- Toni Amor has been linked as a potential successor, with his contract as Mexico assistant concluding after the World Cup
Mallorca Part Ways with Arrasate After Faltering Run
RCD Mallorca have relieved Jagoba Arrasate of his managerial duties following a dismal run which culminated in a third straight defeat over the weekend. The club, languishing in 18th position and only a point away from escaping the relegation zone, suffered a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo at Balaidos on Sunday, managing just a solitary effort on target in Galicia.
In a statement, Mallorca expressed gratitude for Arrasate’s dedication and the contributions of his staff, emphasising that the decision signals a desire “to open a new chapter with the objective of reversing the current dynamic and facing the challenges that remain this season with the best chances.”
Comunicado oficial: Jagoba Arrasate.
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— RCD Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) February 23, 2026
Analysis of Arrasate’s Tenure
Arrasate had succeeded Javier Aguirre, who previously steered Mallorca to a Copa del Rey final. Arrasate was tasked with building upon that progress and pushing the side towards European contention. However, integrating his counter-attacking philosophy into a squad fashioned for Aguirre’s five-man defence proved troublesome. While they finished 10th last season – only four points from a European spot – Mallorca spent much of the campaign nearer to the relegation scrap than the continent’s elite.
This season began with internal unrest, notably involving veteran Dani Rodriguez’s dissatisfaction after Jan Virgili was preferred ahead of him against Real Madrid. The team saw some improvement after shifting to a four-man defence, but consistency proved elusive. Despite Vedat Muriqi establishing himself as La Liga’s second-leading scorer, Mallorca’s results have dipped, leaving them perilously close to relegation.
| Manager | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagoba Arrasate | 68 | 21 | 15 | 32 | 69 | 94 | 1.15 |
Potential Successor: Toni Amor in Consideration
Marca reports that Toni Amor, currently serving as assistant manager to Javier Aguirre with the Mexican national team, is among the candidates to fill the vacancy at Mallorca. Amor, aged 49, is native to the Balearic Islands and brings experience from previous assistant roles alongside Aguirre at Leganes, Monterrey, and Mallorca. His contract with Mexico ends post-World Cup. Amor’s prior head coaching experience includes stints with UD Ibiza during the 2017-18 campaign, as well as spells at UD Arenal and Atletico Baleares in the early 2000s.
