Carlos Corberán: Valencia appoints West Bromwich Albion head coach

Former Huddersfield Town boss Corberan was appointed by the Baggies in October 2022, leading them to a ninth-place finish in his first season and fifth in his final term as they lost to Southampton in the play-off semi-finals.

He has led Albion to seventh in the Championship table this season, just outside the play-off places on goals scored, despite claiming that their playing budget has been reduced by 30%.

Corberán was linked with the recent managerial vacancy at Premier League side Southampton, but the Saints chose Ivan Juric to replace the sacked Russell Martin.

Valencia, Corberán’s hometown club, is four points away from safety, sitting second in La Liga.

In Barajas’ final game as manager, they drew 2–2 with Alavés on Sunday and went bottom of the table on goal difference.

They will face defending champions Real Madrid in their next league game on January 3.