Thiago Motta leaves Real Sociedad

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Real Sociedad is going through days of reflection. Although the sports management has explored Thiago Motta as a possible replacement on the bench, the Italo-Brazilian coach seems to have shut the door, at least for now. In the meantime, Sergio Francisco continues at the helm with partial confidence from the Basque entity.

Thiago Motta: a challenging dream for Real Sociedad

The name of Thiago Motta captivated Real Sociedad. His work at Bologna, where he transformed the team into an offensive football machine and secured qualification for the Champions League, made a mark. His innovative and daring method turned him into one of the great promises in European coaching.

After that successful period, Juventus signed him with high expectations. However, his time at the Turin club was short-lived: just six months later, in March, he was dismissed. Since then, he has not returned to coaching. Despite receiving offers from teams like Bayer Leverkusen or Monaco, Motta has declined them, showing that he is in no rush to return to the dugout.

One of the main reasons is financial. Having been sacked by Juventus, he continues to receive his salary — about 3.5 million euros annually — until 2027, the original contract end date. This situation allows him to take a break and wait for a truly convincing project both in terms of sports and finance.

In this context, Real Sociedad contacted him to inquire about his availability. However, as reported by EstadioDeportivo, Motta would not be interested in joining the txuri urdin team at this time. The coach prefers to wait for a more significant proposal or one that motivates him from day one.

Sergio Francisco holds firm in the dugout

With Motta off the radar, Real Sociedad focuses on supporting Sergio Francisco, at least until the next international break. The club's idea is to maintain short-term stability, provided that the results are favorable.

The Basque coach is aware that his margin for error is minimal. The team needs to improve its performance to avoid getting entangled in La Liga's standings. On the positive side, he has the support of the dressing room. Players like Álex Remiro have publicly expressed their backing, stating that it would be a surprise if the coach were sacked.

The immediate schedule offers no respite. After defeating Osasuna in a friendly match, Real Sociedad faces Celta at Balaídos, then hosts Sevilla, plays the Copa del Rey against SD Negreira, takes on the derby against Athletic, and concludes with an away match in Elche. An demanding sequence that could define the dugout's future.

The pressure of La Liga is unforgiving

The demands of La Liga require quick reactions. With an irregular start and only one victory in eight matchdays, Real Sociedad must rediscover its best form to escape the relegation zone. The sports management, led by Roberto Olabe, is already considering alternatives if the situation worsens, one of which was García Pimienta, currently without a team following his spell at Sevilla.

However, there is a sense of calm at Anoeta. The commitment is to stick with a project that can still be turned around. If Sergio Francisco achieves a good run before the break, doubts will dissipate. Otherwise, the club will have to make a decision before it's too late.

Real Sociedad remains confident but vigilant. Thiago Motta was the ideal candidate in terms of prestige and style, yet his rejection makes it clear that he will not move without an ambitious project. Meanwhile, Sergio Francisco faces a crucial stretch that could determine his immediate future. In San Sebastián, they know that football does not wait... and that the name of Thiago Motta will continue to hover over the Reale Arena until the results improve.

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