Josan González Returns to Elpozo Murcia: A Homecoming with High Stakes
In a strategic move, Elpozo Murcia has brought back Josan González as their new head coach, marking a significant moment for the club. González’s return comes at a critical juncture for the team, which has been struggling in recent months.
A familiar face in the organization, González first joined the club in June 2013, quickly making a name for himself. His early success was notably highlighted by eliminating Palma Futsal from the Copa del Rey in November 2012 while coaching the second B team, Ategua. At just 33 years old then, he showed promising leadership potential.
During his seven-year tenure with the club, González achieved remarkable success. He led the subsidiary team to two league titles in the Second Division (2016 and 2018), working with some of the most talented local players from La Cantera Murciana. He also served as an assistant to both Eduardo Sao Tiago and Diego Giustozzi in the first team.
González’s journey took him to Córdoba, where he successfully stabilized a team in the First Division. After a brief stint in Thailand that lasted just over six months, he has now returned to the club that holds a special place in his heart. The club has offered him a contract until 2026, following the dismissal of previous coach Dani Martínez.
In his introductory press conference, González was candid about the challenges ahead. “The goal isn’t just to reach Elpozo,” he stated. “We need to restore the club to its rightful position and enjoy the journey.” His immediate focus is on turning the team’s fortunes around, with an ambitious target of securing a top-three position in the league.
The coach arrives at a difficult time.
The team has not tasted victory in its last ten games and has been eliminated from both the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup. González believes the solution lies beyond mere tactics. “We must recover the team’s smile and its core identity,” he explained. “We want opponents to once again fear coming to play here.”
Demonstrating unwavering confidence in the squad, González emphasized the team’s potential. “It’s impossible for a team with so many international players and five world champions to lack goal-scoring ability,” he asserted. His primary strategy involves rekindling the players’ top form, believing that if achieved, the team can compete for all major titles.
The coach’s first challenge comes quickly, with an emergency debut against Santa Coloma scheduled for Saturday. Having arrived from Thailand in the early morning and immediately jumping into training, González’s commitment is clear. With a challenging February featuring six matches and the Spanish Cup on the horizon, the pressure is on to deliver results.
The return of Josan González represents more than just a coaching change—it’s a homecoming, a renewed hope, and potentially the start of a revival for Elpozo Murcia.
