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RUBEN SELLES is poised to take on his third managerial position of the year after a total of 34 games at Hull City and Sheffield United.
According to reports, Selles, 42, will return to Spain to manage Real Zaragoza after relocating to England in January 2022.
Ruben Selles is in discussions to take over at the Spanish second division after a brief six-game stint at Sheffield United earlier this season.Credit: Alamy Live News.
His tenure at Bramall Lane began poorly, featuring an on-field team talk after the first of six consecutive defeats. Unfortunately, things did not improve from there.Credit: Getty Images
However, this was disappointingly just two months after he succeeded the previous manager.
Having started his career at Southampton as an assistant coach, Selles has had six different managerial roles, although two of those were for one match as a caretaker at St Mary’s.
He was appointed full-time in February 2023 but could only oversee the eventual relegation of the Saints before
experiencing a dismal six-game losing streak at Sheffield United.
Now, the Spaniard is nearing a move to second division club Real Zaragoza.
The former La Liga side has fallen from grace and it has been over a decade since their last match in the top flight.
With six defeats out of 10 league games this season and only one victory, Zaragoza parted ways with Atletico Madrid veteran Gabi last week.
Their search for a new manager seems to have led them to Selles, with Spanish outlet El Periodico de Aragon reporting that discussions regarding his appointment have intensified.
Zaragoza initially considered Emilio Larraz as Gabi’s replacement, but after suffering a 5-0 loss over the weekend, Selles’ name has come up as a potential candidate.
It is suggested that Larraz may be reassigned to the reserve team manager role instead.
If confirmed, Selles will hope to avoid another on-field team talk, having previously had to confront his Blades players earlier this season.
Following the match, he faced disappointed players.
