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Relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after recruiting him from English second division club West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The fallen Spanish giants exercised a buyout clause in Corberán’s contract to bring him to the Mestalla on a deal until 2027, days after sacking coach Ruben Baraja. Corberan, a former Valencia youth goalkeeper, guided West Brom to the Championship playoffs last season. He spent just over two years with the club, who expressed their “gratitude and best wishes” to him.
Corberan, 41, has also coached Huddersfield Town and Greek giants Olympiacos, as well as assisting Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United. He faces a daunting challenge to save Valencia from the fall.
The six-time Spanish champions have not played outside the top flight since the 1986/87 season, but sit 19th in La Liga, four points from safety, with just 12 points from 17 matches.
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