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Fran Escribá Confirmed as New Real Valladolid Coach

Fran Escribá Confirmed as New Real Valladolid Coach

G. E (Elbotola)
17 February 2026at15:15

Real Valladolid has confirmed the appointment of Fran Escribá as the club's new head coach, succeeding Luis García Tevenet, who was dismissed from his position. This change comes after a series of four consecutive defeats that saw the team drop into the relegation zone in Spain's Primera RFEF.

The club introduced the new coach, Escribá, shortly after announcing his appointment, and he subsequently led his first training session. Escribá expressed confidence in his ability to handle the challenging situation, stating, "I have dealt with difficult or even more difficult situations than this, and we succeeded in turning things around."

In related news, the club indicated that Real Valladolid's sporting director, Víctor Orta, contacted Escribá after the team's defeat in Granada. Escribá and Orta share a close relationship, stemming from their time working together at Elche CF.

Why did Real Valladolid appoint Fran Escribá as their new coach?

Real Valladolid appointed Fran Escribá following a series of four consecutive defeats that saw the team drop into the Primera RFEF relegation zone, seeking a change in leadership to reverse their fortunes.

What led to Luis García Tevenet's dismissal from Real Valladolid?

Luis García Tevenet was dismissed as Real Valladolid's head coach after the team suffered four consecutive defeats, which resulted in them falling into the relegation zone in Spain's Primera RFEF.

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