Carlos Corberan has departed The Hawthorns to join La Liga club Valencia as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.
Following Carlos Corberan’s departure, Mark Robins is the early choice to succeed him as West Brom manager.
Corberan has left The Hawthorns to become the new head coach of La Liga club Valencia, a position he will hold until June 2027. The Baggies finalized the transaction on Christmas Eve after agreeing on compensation of around 3 million euros (£2.49 million). Valencia publicly introduced their new guy in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Valencia’s official website stated that “Carlos Corberan has been appointed as coach of Valencia CF, signing a contract until 2027.”
“A buy-out option in his contract with West Bromwich Albion was taken up to allow him to leave.”
Corberan wrote on the social media platform X, “I cannot begin to express how I feel about West Bromwich Albion, its fans, and everyone associated with the club.”
“In my more than two years here, I’ve only felt love from this community, and the decision to leave has been the most difficult 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.”
West Brom chairman Shilen Patel posted on X: “I want to appreciate Carlos for all of his hard work since his arrival at the Albion during one of the most difficult periods in the club’s modern history.
“I am grateful for his contributions and wish Carlos and his family all the best on his new journey!”
The club confirmed that Chris Brunt, Damia Abella, and Boaz Myhill will manage the first team until further notice. Patel has appointed sporting director Andrew Nestor to oversee Albion’s hunt for a new head coach.
Robins, who was fired by Coventry City last month, is the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Corberan at 4/1. He is followed by three managers fired by Premier League clubs this season: Steve Cooper (5/1), Gary O’Neil (8/1) and Russell Martin (8/1).
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