The recent appointment of Quique Álvarez as the new head coach of Girona FC comes after a month of silence since the league's end, highlighting the club's struggles to fill the managerial position. According to statements, up to eleven coaches reportedly turned down the offer, indicating that Girona has lost its appeal as a professional destination. This situation creates uncertainty regarding player retention, with many awaiting offers to leave.
The management over the last two years has fostered an atmosphere of distrust at Montilivi. It is speculated that more experienced coaches avoid submitting to the demands of the sporting management, which is also linked to the City Football Group. The previous coach, Michel, ultimately led the team to the Second Division after a Champions League campaign.
Quique Cárcel, the sporting director, stated on June 4th that the new coach needed to share 'our style and way of thinking.' However, it is understood that the club's 'way of doing things,' which involves an expectation to 'work and stay quiet,' has deterred many candidates. Quique Álvarez, with a Barcelona background and as assistant coach to Javi Calleja, faces an unexpected opportunity in the Second Division A. The renewal of David López and the potential continuation of Gazzaniga raise initial doubts, while the return of Jordi Balcells as fitness coach might alleviate the injury crisis.
Fans had hoped for a change in direction after the relegation, but the prevailing feeling is one of disappointment. Controversial past decisions are recalled, such as the signing of Toni Adams by Granada under Pere Guardiola's management. The squad's composition now falls to the same individuals who have largely failed in previous signings, fueling cautious optimism in the face of football's unpredictability.
