Orta
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" Victor Orta's tenure as Sevilla's sporting director (June 2023 – June 2025) was marked by significant struggles, ultimately leading to his departure from the club. He faced severe criticism due to a combination of financial constraints, poor recruitment, and instability in the coaching staff, which resulted in the club fighting relegation in La Liga.
Key problems faced by Victor Orta at Sevilla included:
Financial Crisis and Recruitment Failures: Replacing the highly successful Monchi, Orta inherited a debt-ridden club forced to operate on a strict budget. He was criticized for underwhelming summer transfer windows, with many signings failing to make an impact.
Failed Signings: Orta admitted to "very serious" mistakes in recruitment, specifically highlighting the failure of signing Kelechi Iheanacho, which he labeled a "gamble that did not pay off".
Managerial Instability: In less than two years, Orta oversaw the appointment and sacking of multiple managers, including Diego Alonso and Quique Sánchez Flores, failing to establish a consistent sporting project.
Poor League Performance: Under his stewardship, Sevilla finished 14th in the 2023/24 season and spent much of the 2024/25 season in the bottom half of the table, flirting with the relegation zone.
Fan Protests: Due to the poor results and recruitment, Orta became a target for intense fan frustration, with supporters protesting against him and demanding his exit.
Strained Relations: Reports indicated tension between Orta and the board, with suggestions that the club attempted to bring in outside help (Mateu Alemany) to oversee his duties.
Orta ultimately acknowledged that his, and the club's, results were not up to the expected standard, citing a mix of bad luck, injuries, and personal mistakes in judgment. He was replaced by Antonio Cordon in June 2025.
" Victor Orta's tenure as Sevilla's sporting director (June 2023 – June 2025) was marked by significant struggles, ultimately leading to his departure from the club. He faced severe criticism due to a combination of financial constraints, poor recruitment, and instability in the coaching staff, which resulted in the club fighting relegation in La Liga.
Key problems faced by Victor Orta at Sevilla included:
Financial Crisis and Recruitment Failures: Replacing the highly successful Monchi, Orta inherited a debt-ridden club forced to operate on a strict budget. He was criticized for underwhelming summer transfer windows, with many signings failing to make an impact.
Failed Signings: Orta admitted to "very serious" mistakes in recruitment, specifically highlighting the failure of signing Kelechi Iheanacho, which he labeled a "gamble that did not pay off".
Managerial Instability: In less than two years, Orta oversaw the appointment and sacking of multiple managers, including Diego Alonso and Quique Sánchez Flores, failing to establish a consistent sporting project.
Poor League Performance: Under his stewardship, Sevilla finished 14th in the 2023/24 season and spent much of the 2024/25 season in the bottom half of the table, flirting with the relegation zone.
Fan Protests: Due to the poor results and recruitment, Orta became a target for intense fan frustration, with supporters protesting against him and demanding his exit.
Strained Relations: Reports indicated tension between Orta and the board, with suggestions that the club attempted to bring in outside help (Mateu Alemany) to oversee his duties.
Orta ultimately acknowledged that his, and the club's, results were not up to the expected standard, citing a mix of bad luck, injuries, and personal mistakes in judgment. He was replaced by Antonio Cordon in June 2025.