Former Barcelona manager Valverde returns to Athletic Bilbao as coach
Ernesto Valverde is officially back as Athletic Bilbao's coach. The Spanish club made the announcement on Thursday, five days after new president Jon Uriarte was elected and pledged to bring Valverde back for his third stint as coach. Another candidate for Bilbao’s presidency, Inaki Arechabaleta, promised to bring back Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa for a second stint at the club that fields only players from the northern Basque Country region bordering with France. ALSO READ | Juventus releases Alvaro Morata, Paulo Dybala and Federico Bernardeschi The 58-year-old Valverde has not coached since he was fired from Barcelona in January 2020. Barcelona let him go despite having won back-to-back Spanish leagues and the Copa del Rey, and with his team still leading the league. A former player, Valverde coached Athletic to a club record 306 games in 2003-05 and 2013-17. He has also coached Valencia, Olympiakos, Villarreal and Espanyol. Athletic finished in eighth place in the Spanish league last season, just outside the European qualification places.
Ernesto Valverde named new coach of Athletic Bilbao
Ernesto Valverde has been named new coach of Athletic Bilbao. The former Barcelona coach returns to Athletic after the election of new president Jon Uriarte. Valverde has been out of work since his sacking by Barca in January 2021. He replaces Marcelino, who stepped down as coach ahead of the election. Valverde has coached the most games at Athletic - 306 - and also broke a 31 year title drought with the 2015 Supercopa. Need a VPN? Or seeking to switch? Then support Tribal Football by clicking here to sign up with our official partners NordVPN. Not only will you receive the best VPN experience, but also great discounts by signing up via Tribal Football. Thanks for your support!
Valverde returns to Athletic Bilbao for third stint
Ernesto Valverde will take over as head coach of Athletic Bilbao for a third time as the club's longest serving manager signed a one-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Thursday. Valverde, who last coached Barcelona and guided them to two league titles and the Copa del Rey, had been out of a job since he was sacked in January 2020. "It's always an honour to coach Athletic," Valverde said.
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