West Brom confirm Christmas Day exit of Carlos Corberan - and he takes big European job
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Spanish giants Valencia announced on Christmas Day that West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027. The LaLiga strugglers dismissed Ruben Baraja on Monday after taking only 12 points from their first 17 games and immediately turned their sights on former youth player Corberan, who has impressed with the Championship outfit.
The Baggies confirmed the deal after compensation, reported to be in the region of £2.49million, was agreed on Christmas Eve. Valencia formally announced their new man in the early hours of Christmas Day. A statement from Valencia’s official website read: “Carlos Corberan has been appointed as coach of Valencia CF, signing a contract through to 2027. A buy-out option in his contract with West Bromwich Albion was taken up to allow him to leave.”.
The Spaniard joined West Brom in October 2022 and guided them from the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone to the top 10 before a play-off semi-final defeat by Southampton last season. They have started this term positively as well and currently sit in seventh place, outside the play-off places only on goals scored.
West Brom released a statement late on Christmas Eve, confirming Corberan has been given permission to take on a new job. They said: "Albion have reached an agreement in principle for Carlos Corberan to depart the club to pursue a new opportunity with La Liga side Valencia.
