Luis Carrión Appointed New Mallorca Coach After Demichelis Departure
Real Mallorca is set to appoint Luis Carrión as head coach after Martín Demichelis leaves for RB Leipzig, which will pay a €2.5 million release clause. Carrión, a Catalan manager, was chosen despite a poor recent record—no wins in nine matches at Oviedo—due to his extensive Segunda División experience, including leading Oviedo to a promotion playoff final and keeping Cartagena competitive. Mallorca hopes his offensive, possession-based style suits the squad as they aim for promotion.
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Luis Carrión Could Become New Mallorca Coach This Week
Catalan coach Luis Carrión is close to being appointed as the new head coach of Real Mallorca, pending the resolution of a release clause payment. Martín Demichelis, who recently renewed his contract with Mallorca, is expected to leave for RB Leipzig, who must pay approximately €2.5 million to Mallorca. Mallorca's director of football Pablo Ortells has negotiated with Carrión, who is currently without a team after leaving Real Oviedo. Carrión's goal is to return Mallorca to the First Division, and he has experience in such situations, having saved Cartagena from relegation and later leading them to a ninth-place finish. Carrión holds the record for most games without a win in the First Division.
FútbolLuis Carrión to Coach RCD Mallorca After Demichelis Departure
RCD Mallorca has closed a deal to appoint Luis Carrión as their new head coach, pending the finalization of Martín Demichelis's departure to RB Leipzig. The 47-year-old Catalan coach, who was dismissed from Real Oviedo in December 2024 after a winless run in La Liga, will replace Demichelis once RB Leipzig pays the €2.5 million release clause. Carrión was chosen over other candidates including Pablo Hernández, Albert Riera, and Alessio Lisci. He has significant experience in Spain's Second Division, having led Real Oviedo close to promotion in the 2023-24 season and managed Cartagena for 111 matches between 2021 and 2023. The announcement is expected in the coming hours, and Carrión will likely arrive without most of his previous coaching staff.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLuis Carrión to Coach RCD Mallorca After Demichelis Departure
RCD Mallorca has closed a deal to appoint Luis Carrión as the new head coach, pending the formal departure of current coach Martín Demichelis to RB Leipzig. The 47-year-old Catalan coach, sacked by Real Oviedo in December 2025 after a winless start in La Liga, arrives as a free agent and is expected to land on the island within hours. The timing of the official announcement depends on RB Leipzig negotiating Ole Werner's exit and paying Demichelis's €2.5 million release clause. Carrión was selected from a shortlist including Pablo Hernández, Albert Riera, and Alessio Lisci. He is no stranger to La Liga Hypermotion (Segunda División), having led Oviedo close to promotion in the 2023-24 season and coached Cartagena for 111 matches from 2021 to 2023 with a record of 45 wins, 24 draws, and 42 losses.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLuis Carrion to Coach RCD Mallorca After Demichelis Departure
RCD Mallorca has finalized the appointment of Luis Carrion as their new head coach, replacing Martin Demichelis who is set to move to RB Leipzig. The 47-year-old Catalan coach, who was dismissed from Real Oviedo in December 2025 after a winless run, will sign once Leipzig pays Demichelis's 2.5 million euro release clause. Carrion was chosen over other candidates including Pablo Hernandez, Albert Riera, and Alessio Lisci. He has significant experience in Spain's second division, having coached Cartagena for 111 matches and nearly led Oviedo to promotion in the 2023-24 season. Carrion is expected to arrive on the island in the coming hours, likely without most of his previous coaching staff.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLuis Carrión very close to becoming Mallorca's new coach
Real Mallorca is set to appoint Luis Carrión as their new head coach, following the expected departure of Martín Demichelis to RB Leipzig for a €2.5 million transfer fee. Carrión, a Catalan manager, was chosen despite not being the first option among candidates including García Pimienta, Pablo Hernández, and Alessio Lisci. His most recent tenure at Oviedo was disastrous, achieving no wins in nine matches (four draws, five defeats) and setting a La Liga record for most games without a victory. However, Mallorca values his extensive experience in the Segunda División, where he previously led Oviedo to a promotion playoff final and kept Cartagena in the division. His preferred offensive, possession-based style aligns with the squad's technical quality. Mallorca's decision aims to address Demichelis's lack of familiarity with the second tier. Carrión will face challenges given his poor recent record, but the club hopes his lower-league expertise compensates.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLuis Carrión Very Close to Becoming Mallorca Coach
Mallorca has identified Luis Carrión as the replacement for Martín Demichelis, who is set to leave for RB Leipzig in a €2.5 million transfer. Carrión, a Catalan coach, is close to finalizing a deal despite not being the club's first choice. His last stint was at Oviedo, where he failed to win a single match in nine games (four draws, five defeats), including a Copa del Rey elimination. He also holds a negative record for most games without a win in La Liga, having gone winless in nine matches with Las Palmas in 2023-2024. However, Carrión has extensive experience in the Segunda División, leading Oviedo to a promotion playoff final and achieving survival with Cartagena. Mallorca values his offensive, possession-based style, which suits their squad as they prepare for the second division.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaLuis Carrion Close to Becoming Mallorca Coach After Demichelis Departure
Mallorca is set to appoint Luis Carrion as their new head coach following Martin Demichelis' imminent transfer to RB Leipzig for 2.5 million euros. Carrion, who previously coached Oviedo and Las Palmas, holds a negative record for most games without a win in La Liga (nine matches with no victories at both clubs). Despite this poor top-flight record, Mallorca values his extensive experience in the Segunda Division, where he led Real Oviedo to a promotion playoff final and achieved survival and a ninth-place finish with Cartagena. The club considered other candidates including Garcia Pimienta, Pablo Hernandez, Alessio Lisci, Guillermo Almada, Albert Riera, and Toni Amor. Carrion's preferred offensive and possession-based style aligns with Demichelis' approach and suits the squad's technical quality in the second division.
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