Real Sociedad turn to Coleman

Updated 14.56 Thu Jun 28 2007

Keywords: Real Sociedad, Chris Coleman, football, sport, Fulham

Chris Coleman is set to return to football management in Spain less than three months after being sacked by Fulham.

Real Sociedad have turned to the 37-year-old former Wales defender, who is to be unveiled in the next few days.

Real Sociedad have turned to Chris Coleman, who is to be unveiled in the next few days

President Maria De La Pena believes Coleman will bring "freshness and new ideas" to the club, who were relegated from the Primera Liga for the first time last season.

The former Cottagers boss was recommended by compatriot and current Wales coach John Toshack, who has managed the San Sebastian side on three separate occasions.

The club's former coach Salva Iriarte is to work alongside the Welshman after being given the post of sporting director.

The move is subject to the new board being ratified on Saturday.