17 August 2026 …
Monchi: EFL Championship is an ‘excellent place’ to discover talent
Espanyol sporting director Monchi believes Spanish clubs should be paying closer attention to England’s Championship, describing it as one of football’s “least understood” competitions and an increasingly attractive source of talent.
The former goalkeeper has returned to his native Spain after two years as president of football operations at Aston Villa, having previously held sporting director roles at Sevilla and Roma.
Barcelona-based Espanyol, who finished 11th in La Liga
