Carlos Corberan appointed as new Valencia head coach after an agreement was reached with West Bromwich Albion.
Carlos Corberan has been named new Valencia head coach on a contract running up until 2027.
The Spanish club made an approach on Tuesday after sacking Rubén Baraja. After negotiations, the La Liga side agreed to pay his release clause of £3m.
West Brom said Corberan was departing “with the club’s gratitude and best wishes” after just over two years in charge and that Chris Brunt, Damià Abella and Boaz Myhill would oversee the first team while a replacement is sought.
Corberan wrote on X in the early hours of Christmas Day that “the decision to leave has been the hardest of my life. There will always be a special place in my heart for this special club and I hope one day I can return to thank you all for your incredible support.”
Valencia, who have two victories in 17 league games and are now in second place in La Liga, appeal to Corberán both emotionally and athletically. He played for Valencia’s B team and academy after being born around 20 miles outside the city.
Since October 2022, Corberán has been at West Brom, who currently sit seventh in the Championship. He served as Marcelo Bielsa’s assistant at Leeds before taking over as head coach of Huddersfield and, for a little while, Olympiakos.
Valencia’s fourth-place result in 2019 earned them a spot in the Champions League, but they haven’t advanced past ninth place since and were in another relegation fight two seasons ago.