The Burgos football club has confirmed the appointment of Sergio Francisco Ramos as its new head coach, effective for the 2023-24 season, following the departure of Luis Miguel Ramis, who has joined Osasuna. The club stated that Francisco, a native of Irún, will sign a one-year contract with an option to extend based on performance targets, as revealed in an official statement.
Francisco’s appointment marks a significant step in his coaching career, which has been defined by steady progression within the Real Sociedad structure. The 47-year-old, who previously played for the Basque club, has spent over a decade developing his tactical philosophy through various roles in the team’s youth and reserve systems.
Career Progression
Francisco’s coaching journey began at Real Unión, where he served as assistant to Imanol Idiakez during the 2012-13 season. He later took charge of the Irún-based team before joining Real Sociedad’s youth academy, Zubieta, where he advanced through technical roles. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he was appointed manager of Real Sociedad C, the club’s reserve team, a position he held for five seasons. Under his guidance, the team secured promotion to the Segunda RFEF (third tier) in 2022.
In 2022, Francisco transitioned to the Sanse, Real Sociedad’s feeder team, leading them to three consecutive seasons in the Primera Federación. His tenure culminated in a promotion to Segunda División (second tier) in 2025. This success earned him a promotion to Real Sociedad’s first team for the 2025-26 campaign, where he coached 16 La Liga matches before his move to Burgos.
Philosophy and Impact
The Burgos club highlighted Francisco’s emphasis on possession-based play, positional discipline, and a structured attacking approach. “His methodology prioritizes ball control, verticality from the back, and the development of young talent,” a club statement noted. This aligns with the team’s strategic goals as they aim to stabilize their position in the Segunda Div
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