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Albert Sánchez leaves USL Dunkerque to become Las Palmas manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:32 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Albert Sánchez leaves USL Dunkerque to become Las Palmas manager

Summary

UD Las Palmas has announced the appointment of Albert Sánchez as their new manager, effective immediately. Sánchez joins after a stint at USL Dunkerque in France, where he took over in the summer of 2025. While he led Dunkerque to a decent season last year, the current campaign has seen the team struggle, currently sitting 10th in Ligue 2. Las Palmas is also experiencing difficulties this season, placed 14th in La Liga 2 after losing five of their first 11 matches. A search for a new manager at Dunkerque will commence following Sánchez's departure.

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By the Numbers

•Albert Sánchez has been appointed manager of UD Las Palmas.
•Sánchez joins after coaching USL Dunkerque in Ligue 2.
•Dunkerque is currently ranked 10th in their league.
•Las Palmas has lost five of their first 11 matches this season.
•Dunkerque will look for a new manager following Sánchez's departure.

Latest Updates

10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Albert Sánchez leaves USL Dunkerque to join Las Palmas

What they're saying

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UD Las Palmas have confirmed the appointment of Albert Sánchez as their new manager. He joins from Ligue 2 club USL Dunkerque. Sánchez took over from compatriot Luís Castro in the summer of 2025 wh...
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