Juan Ramon Lopez Muniz was today officially appointed manager of Spanish side Racing Santander.

Muniz was previously manager of Malaga and played a crucial part in the side's return to the Primera Liga, which came after a 2-1 win over Tenerife in the Segunda division on Sunday.

Malaga's promotion sees them return to the top flight of Spanish domestic football after a two-year absence.

Racing's President Francisco Pernia announced that Muniz's success with Malaga was a major factor in his appointment at the Cantabria-based club.

Remarkably, 39-year-old Muniz has also previously managed both the other clubs that won promotion from the Segunda division this season; Numancia and Sporting de Gijon.

Nick Horsburgh (espnstar.com)