Mumbai City would like to welcome Manolo Márquez as the Club’s new Head Coach. The Spaniard has put pen-to-paper on a one-year contract that will see him take charge of the Mumbai City First Team for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Having begun his managerial journey in 2002, Manolo Márquez has built an impressive coaching career across Spain, Croatia and Thailand before arriving in India in 2020. Since then, he has established himself as one of the country's most successful coaches.
He guided Hyderabad FC to their first-ever major trophy, leading the club to the ISL Cup title in the 2021-22 season. After three successful years with the Nizams, Manolo took charge of FC Goa, where he led the Gaurs to back-to-back Super Cup triumphs and an AFC Champions League Two campaign.
Alongside his club responsibilities, Manolo was also entrusted with the role of Head Coach of the Indian National Team, becoming one of the few coaches to manage both club and country simultaneously.
His appointment reflects the Club's belief in his wealth of experience, proven coaching ability, strong leadership, character and integrity. These qualities made him the ideal choice to lead the first team into its next chapter.
