Carlos Corberan has left his job at West Brom to take over as the brand new head coach of Valencia.
The LaLiga membership confirmed the information having met the discharge clause in Corberan’s contract.
“Carlos Corberan becomes the new Valencia CF coach until 2027,” Valencia mentioned in a press release on Tuesday.
“The club has informed West Bromwich Albion FC of the execution of the exit option stipulated in his contract to leave the English club.”
The Spaniard leaves the Hawthorns to affix Valencia, who’re at present within the LaLiga relegation zone
In a publish on social media, former Valencia youth group participant Corberan mentioned leaving West Brom was the “hardest” resolution of his life.
“I cannot begin to explain how I feel about West Bromwich Albion, its fans and everyone associated with the club,” Corberan wrote.
“In my greater than two years right here I’ve solely felt LOVE from this neighborhood and the choice to depart has been the toughest of my life.
“There will ALWAYS be a place in my heart for this special club and I hope one day I can return to thank you all for your incredible support.”
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Former Huddersfield boss Corberan – who had labored beneath Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds – took over at The Hawthorns in October 2022, changing Steve Bruce after he was sacked a fortnight earlier.
In his first full season in cost, 2023/24, the Spaniard guided the Baggies to the Sky Wager Championship play-offs, although they had been overwhelmed by eventual winners Southampton within the semi-finals.
They at present sit seventh within the second tier, exterior the play-off locations on aim distinction, having misplaced solely one of many final 14 video games, and journey to Satisfaction Park to tackle Derby on Boxing Day.
Chris Brunt, Damia Abella and Boaz Myhill will oversee first-team duties till additional discover, the Championship membership confirmed.
West Brom chairman Shilen Patel paid tribute to Corberan as he departed.
“I want to thank Carlos for all of his hard work since his arrival at the Albion at one of the most challenging times in the club’s modern era,” Patel wrote on social media.
“I am grateful for his contributions and wish Carlos and his family all the best on his new journey!”
Valencia are second-bottom in LaLiga, having received simply two league video games, which led to the sacking of former Spain worldwide Ruben Baraja.
