After his final home game in charge, a victory over Girona, Imanol spoke about his decision to leave. He said he is leaving the team in a good position and feels proud of the progress they've made.

Imanol expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team and said he is ready to move on. He also acknowledged that he will have to move away from his current position to achieve his goals, including a potential future role at Real Madrid.

Imanol's departure marks the end of an era for Real Sociedad, but he remains optimistic about the team's future. He is looking forward to new challenges and opportunities, both personally and professionally.