At 56, Luis Miguel Ramis has returned to La Liga as Osasuna boss after a long journey that began at Real Madrid and continued through a decade at the academy, ten years in Spain’s lower leagues, and a coaching career that now lands him at Pamplona. "This opportunity came my way," he says, ready for the challenge.

Osasuna, a model club that consistently punches above its weight, finished 17th last season and lost prized asset Victor Munoz to Liverpool. Ramis stresses a collective spirit, strong defensive structure, and balanced organization, preparing players for the heavy physical workload of pre‑season.

The former defender recalls teammates like Robert Prosinecki and Djalminha, noting that respect in the dressing room mattered more than off‑field habits. He observes football’s evolution: better conditioning, nutrition, psychology, and coaching have made players more complete, a lesson learned while nurturing talents such as Martin Odegaard at Real Madrid’s academy.

Ramis aims to avoid last season’s struggles, develop young locals, and keep Osasuna in the top flight for an eighth consecutive year. "We want consistency in behaviour and identity," he says, ready to lead his new club.