The Tosiriana club officially announced the departure of the Linares-born coach this Monday, at a critical juncture where the red-and-white team's aspirations for promotion to Segunda Federación have been compromised. The decision aims to bring about a change of direction for the final five league matches.
The team has experienced a significant decline in recent weeks, accumulating only two points out of a possible 21 in their last seven games. This dynamic has caused UDC Torredonjimeno, which held fourth place on matchday 24 with 39 points, to now sit in seventh position with 41 points, just three behind Churriana CF, who are in fifth place.
The poor run began on March 1, when CF Motril won 1-3 at Matías Prats, ending the stadium's unbeaten record. Since then, the team has suffered four more defeats and two draws, prompting the search for a new impetus for the decisive final matchdays.
The Tosiriana club expresses its gratitude for Alfonso Soto's great work, dedication, and commitment to the club and wishes him the best in both his professional and personal life.
Alfonso Soto, who took over midway through last season after Agustín Gutiérrez's dismissal and secured permanence, leaves the team as the board seeks a new boost. The main candidate to succeed him, according to close sources, is Córdoba-born coach Juanmi Puentenueva, who has experience in youth academies of clubs like Real Betis Balompié and Atlético de Madrid, and a notable career in Group X of Tercera Federación.
UDC Torredonjimeno's upcoming fixtures include home matches against CD Torreperogil (matchday 30), Arenas de Armilla (matchday 32), and FC Marbellí (matchday 34), and away games against Churriana CF (matchday 31) and Atlético Mancha Real (matchday 33), all crucial for their play-off aspirations.
