Levante UD has confirmed Luis Castro as the new manager of the first team until June 2027. The Portuguese takes over the team, replacing Iborra and Del Moral, interim managers.

Who is Luis Castro?

Luis Castro is an analytical coach, with a recognizable playing style and a commitment to an offensive football style.

Why was he chosen?

The club has publicly thanked the work of coaches Álvaro del Moral and Vicente Iborra, a duo that had taken charge since the dismissal of Julián Calero until the date.

Levante highlights Castro's curriculum, 45 years old, trained as a coach in the Benfica youth academy, with which he won the Youth League. In 2023, he moved to the top category in the French USL Dunkerque and since June of this year, he was in Nantes, although he was dismissed nine days ago and was free.

What is the current context?

The current situation of Levante is complicated, with a position of 19th in La Liga, 29 points, 7 wins, 8 draws and 16 losses in 31 games, and a recent result of 2-1 against Real Betis on May 23, 2026. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | La Liga position | 19th | | Points | 29 | | Wins | 7 | | Draws | 8 | | Losses | 16 | | Last result | Real Betis 2-1 Levante (2026-05-23) | Levante is the bottom team in the First Division with only two wins and four draws in 16 games, the last one achieved this Saturday at home against Real Sociedad (1-1) in the farewell of Del Moral and Iborra.