El Rayo advances in the negotiation for the continuity of Iraola

Andoni Iraola's continuity on the Rayo bench is getting closer and closer. Throughout this week, progress has been made in the negotiations and, today, Only a few fringes remain to close the renovation, according to Cope. As has also been able to confirm that one of these aspects yet to be defined is the duration of the contract of the Basque coach, whose work has also attracted the attention of other teams, who are following every step until you see the final decision.

The predisposition to renew has always been good on both sides. And this has been stated by both the Franjirrojo coach and the entity's president, Raúl Martín Presa, in recent days. “We have a very good relationship, both on a personal and professional level. That makes things a lot easier. We will sit down to talk, to see nuances and intentions, “said the largest shareholder in an interview with As just a few hours after the comeback in Montilivi.

Iraola's renewal seems imminent and will become the first stone of the new project in Primera. From there, the Lightning's efforts will focus on outline the squad, whose base will be the one that has been promoted. There will be reinforcements, but they will bet on giving continuity to a good part of this group. It should be remembered that there are 18 players with a current contract —19 counting Baby, whose renewal has not yet been made official— and three loaned that would return.