Just a week after starting the preseason, There has been an unexpected movement in the coaching staff of Málaga. This Tuesday, July 1, the club has announced the departure of Manolo Sánchez as the second coach of the first team. A surprising news that has coincided with the presentation of the first signing for season 2025/2026.
Sanchez puts an end to a long stage with Sergio Pellicer, with whom He has shared a bench since the time of the quarry and with whom he has directed more than 170 games in the first team. Specialist in Parado Ball Play, a facet from which the team has taken great benefit in recent years, will not continue in the blue and white structure.
Acejo, a known 'old'
A few minutes after the announcement of the departure of Manolo Sánchez, Málaga formalized his substitute: Alejandro Acejo. His name is no stranger to the blue and white fans. It was the coach who led to San Félix Youth to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey in 2018eliminating rivals such as Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad, and competing from you against Real Madrid de Guti. With a first year team, Acejo opted for an offensive and practical football that placed it among the most promising technicians of Spanish base football.
After that deed, he continued his career in the Sevillawhere he directed the youth for three seasons. In 2021 he assumed Sevilla Atlético command In First RFEF, and his last experience was abroad: in 2023 it was Pablo Machín's second coach at the Apollon Limassol of Cyprus.
Ramón, Joaquín Muñoz …
Of that San Félix Only Ramón Enriquez remains Today in the first team. Acejo returns with a wide baggage and returns to what was his home, personally chosen by Sergio Pellicer to accompany him in the new project after the departure of Manolo Sánchez, with whom he maintains an excellent relationship. As a wink of fate, the announcement of his arrival coincided with that of the signing of Joaquín Muñoz, whom he already trained in his stage in the Malaga portcity base team.
