Mumbai City FC has announced the appointment of Manolo Marquez as the club’s new Head Coach on a one-year contract for the 2026-27 Indian Super League season.

The Spaniard, who recently served as Head Coach of the Indian national team, brings a wealth of experience to the Islanders.

“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,” a statement from Mumbai City said on Saturday.

Notably, Manolo Marquez is among the few coaches to have managed both a club side and the national team simultaneously during his tenure with the Indian senior team.

Reacting to his new role, Márquez said: “I enjoy taking on challenges, and I see this as a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented group of players and build something special together.”He added:

“We will work tirelessly every day to create a team that our fans can be proud of. I would like to thank everyone at the club for placing their trust and confidence in me, and I look forward to this new chapter,” he added.

Manolo Marquez Coaching Career

The appointment marks a significant move for Mumbai City FC as they look to begin a fresh chapter under the experienced Spanish tactician. The Spaniard has previously coached Hyderabad FC and won the ISL title with them in the 2021-22 season. He then moved on to FC Goa and won the AIFF Super Cup in 2025.

Before coming to India, the 57-year-old had previously coached across Spain, Croatia and Thailand. He also coached Las Palmas in the La Liga for just six matches, which included notable wins against Malaga and Athletic Club de Bilbao.