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Carlos Corberan Appointed Valencia Head Coach on Two-and-a-Half-Year Deal

Posted : 25 December 2024

Valencia has announced Carlos Corberan as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract following his departure from West Bromwich Albion. The LaLiga club confirmed the agreement in a statement, highlighting their hopes for Corberan to lead the team out of its current struggles.

 

The Spaniard's previous roles include time as Leeds United's Under-23 coach and a member of Marcelo Bielsa's coaching staff, as well as managerial stints at Huddersfield Town, Olympiakos, and most recently West Brom. Notably, Corberan also has a personal history with Valencia, having played for the club’s youth team earlier in his career.

 

The 41-year-old replaces Ruben Baraja, who was dismissed following Valencia's poor start to the season. The team is second from bottom in the LaLiga standings, with just two wins in 17 matches and 12 points overall. Baraja’s sacking came as the club faces increasing pressure to avoid relegation, with Valencia sitting four points away from safety. Corberan's appointment reflects a significant shift as the team seeks to stabilize and improve its performance in the league.

 

In their official announcement, Valencia revealed that they had triggered the exit clause in Corberan's contract with West Bromwich Albion to bring him on board. The statement expressed the club's confidence in Corberan's abilities to lead the team until 2027. His experience in English football, coupled with his familiarity with Spanish football culture, is seen as a key factor in Valencia’s decision to entrust him with the managerial role during such a critical period.

 

Corberan’s first test will be a challenging one, as Valencia faces second-placed Real Madrid at home on January 3. The match is a rescheduled fixture following last month's postponement due to flooding. With the team fighting to climb out of the relegation zone, Corberan's immediate focus will be on implementing his tactics and boosting the squad’s morale to begin their turnaround against formidable opposition.

 

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