The club announced this Saturday the recruitment of the former Valladolid coach, who will replace Setién until the end of the season.
Villarreal has chosen José Rojo Martín, known as Pacheta, a former Real Valladolid manager among others, to take the helm at La Cerámica for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season. He arrives as the new Villarreal coach, stepping in for Setién who was dismissed last Tuesday. While names like Julen Lopetegui, Quique Sánchez Flores, and Raúl González Blanco were floated as potential candidates, the Burgos-born coach is the one who will guide Castellón’s squad going forward.
Villarreal CF and the official account confirmed that Pacheta will lead the team through the 2023/2024 campaign. The club also noted the appointment of Chema Monzón as second coach, Jorge Trigueros as physical trainer, and Guillem Galmes as analyst, all extending their roles with the club.
Fans were greeted with enthusiasm from the club’s social channels as the announcement went live.
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Official statement from Villarreal
“Villarreal CF and José Rojo Martín ‘Pacheta’ have reached an agreement on the appointment of the Burgos native as coach of the Submarino during this 23-24 season. Together with Pacheta, Chema Monzón (second coach) Jorge Trigueros has signed with the club (physical trainer) and Guillem Galmes (analyst).
The official press conference for the presentation will take place next Monday at 12:30 pm at the José Manuel Llaneza Sports City, during an event exclusively aimed at the media. This event can be seen live via Villarreal Live.
In the afternoon, Pacheta will also lead his first training session at the José Manuel Llaneza Sports City (schedule to be confirmed). This session will be open to all fans who want to welcome the new coach and also see the team up close.
José Rojo Martín ‘Pacheta’ (Salas de los Infantes, Burgos, March 23, 1968) had a long career as a professional footballer and defended the interests of teams such as Numancia, Espanyol, Mérida, Real Burgos, Atlético Marbella and Racing Lermeño.
His career as a professional coach started on the bench of CD Numancia and later directed Real Oviedo, FC Cartagena, Korona Kielce from Poland, Hércules, Ratchaburi Mitr Phol from Thailand, Elche, Huesca and Valladolid. Among his successes as a coach, the two promotions to the First Division with Elche and Valladolid stand out.
In fact, it is worth noting that he achieved two promotions with the Elche team, one to Second Division A and the aforementioned to First Division.
The Submarino’s next match is on Sunday, September 17 at the Estadio de la Cerámica against UD Almería (4:15 p.m.). “Sever Endavant!”
Source: Goal