From Vallecas to La Cerámica, Íñigo Pérez, new Villarreal boss

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·1 giugno 2026

From Vallecas to La Cerámica, Íñigo Pérez, new Villarreal boss

The manager signs for the Yellow Submarine for the next three seasons and will have the challenge of making a strong showing in the Champions League.

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Following Marcelino’s departure, Villarreal had been searching for a new captain for the Submarine, and they have now found him. After a historic season with Rayo Vallecano, Íñigo Pérez is the chosen one to lead the groguet project.

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The club has officially announced the signing of the Navarrese coach for the next three seasons, and the objective could not be any higher.

Iñigo Pérez, nuevo entrenador del Villarreal CF 🤝 El técnico navarro dirigirá al equipo amarillo durante las tres próximas temporadas ¡Bienvenido a tu nueva casa! 💛 ℹ️ https://t.co/s2ZeoE7yaP
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Íñigo will have the task of maintaining Villarreal’s strong form in La Liga, taking them as far as possible in the Copa, and above all embracing the major attraction of playing in the Champions League.

The challenge is enormous, but he has undoubtedly shown that he is up to taking on a challenge of this nature.

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