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Real Sociedad Hires Pellegrino Matarazzo as New Manager

12/21/2025

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Real Sociedad has appointed American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo as their manager, with a contract through the 2026-27 season.
Matarazzo, 48, has a 24-year coaching career mainly in Germany and has been out of management since leaving Hoffenheim in November 2024.
He replaces Sergio Francisco, who was dismissed after a series of poor results, leaving Real Sociedad in 16th place, two points above relegation, and Matarazzo will be unveiled on Monday.

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Real Sociedad has appointed American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo as their manager, with a contract through the 2026-27 season.
Matarazzo, 48, has a 24-year coaching career mainly in Germany and has been out of management since leaving Hoffenheim in November 2024.
He replaces Sergio Francisco, who was dismissed after a series of poor results, leaving Real Sociedad in 16th place, two points above relegation, and Matarazzo will be unveiled on Monday.