Valencia appoints Carlos Corberan as new coach amid crisis

December 25, 2024 / 9:30 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

Deal lasting until 2027

The fallen Spanish giants exercised a buyout clause in Corberan's contract to bring him to Mestalla on a deal lasting to 2027, days after sacking coach Ruben Baraja.

Corberan's previous experience

Corberan, a former Valencia youth goalkeeper, guided West Brom to the Championship playoffs last season. He spent just over two years at the club, which expressed its "gratitude and best wishes."

Facing a daunting challenge

Corberan, 41, has also coached Huddersfield Town and Greek giants Olympiacos, as well as assisting Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United. He faces a daunting challenge to save Valencia from the drop.

Valencia's struggles in La Liga

The six-time Spanish champions have not played outside the top flight since the 1986/87 season but sit 19th in La Liga, four points from safety, with just 12 points from 17 matches.