According to an official club statement, the decision, promoted by the Mayor of Getafe, Sara Hernández, seeks to acknowledge the coach's loyalty and his full identification with the values of effort, sacrifice, and overcoming challenges that characterize the Madrid locality.

Bordalás's tenure at the helm of the team has become a benchmark of success, marked by key moments. In his first spell, he led the so-called "promotion miracle" in the 2016/17 season, reversing a critical situation to return the team to Primera División in less than a season.

His return to Getafe in 2023, after his time at Valencia, demonstrated his commitment to the club and the city during another delicate period, achieving salvation with seven matchdays remaining. Under his direction, the club has achieved some of the most notable moments in its recent history, such as the historic fifth position in the 2018/19 season with 59 points, which allowed its return to European competitions.

Furthermore, Bordalás was present in the Europa League in the 2019/20 season, where he stood out with an exceptional tie against Ajax, which once again placed Getafe on the international stage. The proposal has the support of the fans, represented by the Federation of Fan Clubs, who consider it essential to institutionally recognize such an influential figure in the recent history of the municipality.

After more than eight seasons leading Getafe, Bordalás has been a key player in the club's consolidation in Primera División, where it has competed in 21 of its last 22 seasons. Trained as a player in the youth categories of Hércules, he began his coaching career in Alicante and managed teams such as Benidorm, Eldense, Alcoyano, and Hércules before signing with Elche, and subsequently managed Alcorcón and Alavés before his first stint at Getafe.