Sergio Francisco

Coaching career Real Unión Shortly after retiring, Sergio Francisco returned to Real Unión as assistant coach to Imanol Idiakez.

On 5 June 2014, after leading the side to the 15th place in division three, Sergio Francisco was fired.

Real Sociedad Reserve teams Sergio Francisco went back to Real Sociedad in summer 2017, taking over their C team in the fourth division. He achieved promotion to the newly created Segunda División RFEF at the end of the 2020–21 campaign.

On 31 May 2022, Sergio Francisco was named manager of Real's reserves, recently relegated to Primera Federación, in place of the departed Xabi Alonso. On 18 November, his contract was renewed until 2025.

On 18 February 2025, Sergio Francisco further extended his link with Sanse until 2028.

First team On 25 April 2025, Sergio Francisco was announced as longtime incumbent Imanol Alguacil's replacement at the helm of the first team, with the deal being made effective at the start of 2025–26. He resigned at the B side three days later, to "focus exclusively on planning the next season with the club's football department".

Sergio Francisco was dismissed on 14 December 2025, following a 2–1 home defeat against Girona.

Burgos On 16 June 2026, Sergio Francisco was appointed head coach at second-tier Burgos on a one-year contract.

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