Pablo Franco Martín signs as new ES Tunis head coach

Spanish coach Pablo Franco Martín has officially signed his contract to become the new head coach of Tunisian giants ES Tunis.

Franco Martín has agreed to a deal that will run until the end of the current season, with an option to extend his contract depending on an agreement between both parties.

The appointment marks a new chapter in the coaching career of the 46-year-old Spaniard, who arrives at one of Tunisia’s most successful clubs with experience of working in North African football.

Franco Martín previously coached in Morocco, where he guided MAS Fès to the Botola Pro League title, establishing himself as a coach capable of delivering success in the region.

His familiarity with North African football is expected to be an important factor as he begins his tenure with ES Tunis.

The Tunisian club will be hoping the Spaniard can quickly impose his ideas and help the team compete for domestic honours as well as achieve its ambitions on the continental stage.

Franco Martín’s immediate focus will be on getting to know his squad and preparing the team for the challenges ahead, with the club’s hierarchy giving him the remainder of the season to demonstrate his suitability for the role.

The contract also gives both sides the opportunity to assess the partnership before deciding whether to continue beyond the current campaign.

For Franco Martín, the move to ES Tunis represents another significant opportunity in his coaching career and a return to a high-profile football environment in North Africa.