Rayo Vallecano President confirms Inigo Perez departure

Rayo Vallecano President Raul Martin Presa confirmed manager Inigo Perez will leave the club this summer. Perez’s contract expired after guiding Rayo to their first European final in the UEFA Europa Conference League. He also secured back-to-back 8th-place finishes in LaLiga. Perez appeared emotional following Rayo’s 1-0 defeat against Athletic Club on Saturday. The match marked his final league game in charge. Martin Presa praised Perez’s achievements during a press conference. He cited the Conference League run as a defining moment for the club. Rayo Vallecano finished the season in 8th place, securing mid-table safety. The club’s European campaign ended with a run to the Conference League semifinals. Perez’s departure follows a season of record-breaking progress under his leadership. Rayo’s European adventure included victories over Manchester United and Real Betis.