December 25, (THEWILL) – Valencia has appointed Carlos Corberan as their head coach through 2027, following his departure from West Bromwich Albion. The Spanish club activated the release clause in his contract with the English Championship side.
Corberan brings significant coaching experience, having served as Leeds United’s Under-23 coach and worked alongside Marcelo Bielsa. His managerial career includes spells at Huddersfield Town and Olympiakos Piraeus, while his connection to Valencia dates back to his playing days in their youth setup.
The 41-year-old manager arrives at a critical time, with Valencia sitting 19th in La Liga. The club has managed just two victories in 17 league matches, accumulating 12 points and trailing the safety zone by four points.
The Spanish tactician replaces Ruben Baraja, who departed on Monday, following a challenging period that left the six-time La Liga champions fighting relegation. Valencia maintains one game in hand compared to their competitors.
Corberan faces an immediate test with his first match scheduled against Real Madrid at the Mestalla on January 3. This fixture, originally postponed due to flooding in December, pairs Valencia against the second-placed team in La Liga.
The appointment marks a significant shift for both parties, with Corberan leaving a promotion push at West Bromwich Albion to take charge of one of Spain’s most storied football institutions, which requires immediate results to maintain its top-flight status.
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