Pimienta said goodbye publicly today and will do so tomorrow in front of the fans. The coaching position at UD Las Palmas is now open, a coveted but demanding role. Pimienta mentioned the importance of maintaining the team’s identity. The club is considering several candidates with different styles to take over, as reported by Luis Helguera. The top choice seems to be Luis Carrión, the current coach of Oviedo, but other names like Rubén Albes and Óscar García Junyent are also in the mix for the job.
The doubts surrounding Pimienta’s future led to his departure, with the club preparing for this scenario for months. Carrión is a strong contender, but his current team’s potential playoff and promotion could delay any decision. Albes and García Junyent also present compelling cases for the job given their backgrounds in football. García Junyent, especially, with his experience at Barça and in LaLiga, seems to fit the profile that UD Las Palmas is looking for.
In a recent interview, Óscar García Junyent praised UD Las Palmas for their performance this season in LaLiga. Despite Girona being a standout surprise, García Junyent believes that Las Palmas’ solid play, talented squad, and strong attitude have been noteworthy. With their impressive display, UD Las Palmas has shown potential to stay in the top-flight for an extended period.