Luis García Plaza has officially taken over as the new manager of Sevilla FC, signing a contract through June 30, 2027, according to club announcements. The 53-year-old Spanish coach steps into the role following the dismissal of Argentine manager Matías Almeyda, who was relieved of his duties after a difficult run of results left the club sitting just three points above the relegation zone in LaLiga EA Sports.
The Appointment and Contract Details
Sevilla confirmed the appointment on Tuesday, locking down García Plaza through the end of the 2026–27 campaign. The club’s agreement includes the second season regardless of immediate classification battles. Upon arriving in the Andalusian capital, García Plaza was greeted at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium by club president José María del Nido Carrasco and sports director Antonio Cordón to tour the facilities and meet management.
The coaching change arrives after a sharp downturn in form under Almeyda, who departed following a 2–0 defeat to Valencia that marked the team’s second loss alongside setbacks against Barcelona. Almeyda finished his tenure with 32 official matches in charge—29 in LaLiga and three in the Copa del Rey MAPFRE—after taking the reins in the summer of 2025. During his final stretch, Sevilla managed just one victory in their last eight encounters, sliding to 31 points and hovering dangerously close to the drop zone occupied by Mallorca.
Tactical Preparation and Upcoming Debut
With the international break providing a window for transition, García Plaza inherits a team looking to rebuild. Following Tuesday’s announcement, the club scheduled his first training session at the training ground for Wednesday morning. Interim duties had temporarily fallen to Javi Martínez, a coach of the house who served as assistant and managed squad sessions during Almeyda’s touchline suspension.
García Plaza will have roughly a week and a half on the training pitches before his official debut on Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurrección). Sevilla will travel away to face Real Oviedo at the Carlos Tartiere stadium in a fixture against rivals in the battle for top-flight survival. With only a three-point cushion separating the Nervión club from the relegation positions, the upcoming clash against the Asturian side carries implications for the remainder of the league campaign.
Coaching Pedigree and Top-Flight Experience
The incoming manager returns to technical areas for the first time since December 2024, when he departed his post at Deportivo Alavés. Bringing extensive experience in Spanish football, García Plaza has managed 229 matches in the maximum category across stints with several clubs. His professional coaching career began in the Segunda División with Elche CF during the 2006–07 season, following earlier work at UD Altea, Villajoyosa CF, and Villarreal’s reserve setup.
His managerial career features notable milestones, including securing promotion to LaLiga with Levante UD after stabilizing the club in the second tier, and establishing Getafe CF in the top division as their then-most matches on the bench in the elite. Spells abroad in the United Arab Emirates with Baniyas SC and in China with Beijing Renhe preceded his return to Spanish football. In 2020, he took charge of RCD Mallorca, guiding them to promotion to LaLiga before later taking over Deportivo Alavés to achieve another promotion to the top flight.
What Comes Next for Sevilla
García Plaza’s immediate focus centers on organizing the squad during the international break and finalizing tactical adjustments ahead of the Easter Sunday fixture against Real Oviedo at the Carlos Tartiere. Club officials expect the new manager to address the media following Wednesday’s training session at the sports city.
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