MADRID, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Real Sociedad confirmed American Pellegrino Matarazzo as its new first team coach on Saturday.
The former Hoffenheim and Stuttgart boss replaces Sergio Francisco, who was sacked a week ago after the team from San Sebastian lost at home to Girona.
Matarazzo has signed an 18-month contract until the end of June 2027 with the task of leading the club away from the relegation zone this season.
Matarazzo takes over with Real Sociedad sitting 16th in the table with 17 points from 17 games, his appointment coming in the wake of a 1-1 draw away to bottom side Levante on Saturday afternoon.
The arrival of the American will allow Ion Ansotegi to return to the Real Sociedad B-team after overseeing Saturday's game and Tuesday night's 2-1 Copa del Rey win against Eldense. ■
