Relegation-threatened Osasuna parts ways with head coach

Osasuna, who narrowly avoided relegation from La Liga, has announced the departure of head coach Alessio Lisci.

The team finished 17th in the league, just above the relegation zone, level on 42 points with 18th-placed Mallorca, who were ultimately relegated. Osasuna endured a dismal run of form, suffering six defeats (including five consecutive losses) in their final seven matches, barely securing their top-flight status. This poor performance is understood to be the primary reason for the 40-year-old coach's dismissal.

Lisci had been at the helm of the Pamplona-based club since June 2025. The club has also terminated its relationship with his coaching staff.

Osasuna is already considering potential candidates for the vacant position. Among the names being discussed are Imanol Alguacil, the former Real Sociedad manager who currently coaches Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab, and Jagoba Arrasate, a former Osasuna coach who managed Mallorca until the end of February.