Rayo Vallecano confirmed on Thursday the appointment of Beñat San José as manager. His arrival completes LaLiga's 20 managerial slots for the start of the 2026/27 season, pending the conclusion of the play-off between Almería and Málaga. Beñat San José was born in San Sebastián on September 24, 1979, and began in the youth academy of Real Sociedad, where he spent four seasons. He then moved to Saudi Arabia with the Al-Ittihad under-21 team before taking charge of the first team, with which he won the Copa del Rey in 2013. He managed Al-Ettifaq in the 2014-15 season and Deportes Antofagasta in Chile in the 2015-16 season, achieving the best league finish in the club's history. Beñat San José also managed Bolívar in Bolivia, with which he won the Apertura and Clausura in 2017. In 2018, he won the Chilean First Division with Universidad Católica. His experience also includes managing Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates and KAS Eupen in Belgium. Beñat San José returned to Bolívar in 2022 and won the Bolivian league in 2023, in addition to reaching the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. He was at Atlas before managing SD Eibar from February 2025. With 60 games managed at the helm of SD Eibar, Beñat San José brings experience and knowledge to Rayo Vallecano. His appointment is an important step for the club, which seeks to improve its position in LaLiga. Beñat San José has the challenge of leading the team and taking it to the top positions in the standings. The manager has a big task ahead, but with his experience and skills, he can achieve great things with Rayo Vallecano. The team has high expectations for Beñat San José and hopes he can meet them. The 2026/27 season is shaping up to be exciting for Rayo Vallecano, with Beñat San José in charge. But the road ahead will be tough, and Beñat San José will have to work hard to achieve success. So, the fans will be watching closely to see how the team performs under his leadership. And with Beñat San José at the helm, Rayo Vallecano is ready to face the challenges of the new season.