Carlos Corberan has said it was the “hardest decision of my life” to leave his position as West Bromwich Albion manager to become Valencia head coach. Corberan was appointed by Valencia on Christmas Day after Ruben Baraja was sacked on Monday by the Spanish club,

Relegation-threatened Valencia has hired West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan as its new head coach through June 2027

Valencia have named Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal following the Spaniard's departure from West Bromwich Albion, the struggling LaLiga club said.

Chris Brunt has paid tribute to Carlos Corberan after being thrust into a front-line role following the Spaniard’s exit. The curtain fell on Corberan’s creditable two years at The Hawthorns when he returned to his homeland to take over at Valencia – necessitating a festive reshuffle.

Albion legend has opened up on the Christmas Eve phone call from club bosses asking for his help as caretaker.

West Brom are now setting about replacing the outgoing Carlos Corberan, who has left the club to join Valencia

Valencia have announced West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027. The La Liga 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.