Athletic Bilbao Announces Valverde's Departure, Appoints Edin Terzic

Athletic Bilbao announced a change of cycle for the next season. Head coach Ernesto Valverde will depart after the Saturday night match at the Santiago Bernabéu, and German manager Edin Terzic will take over. Valverde delivered his farewell at a press conference held in Lezama, the club’s training complex. He said that a change can be beneficial for the team. The announcement followed the club’s final match of the campaign, played at the Santiago Bernabéu. That fixture marked Valverde’s last appearance in charge. Edin Terzic’s name was revealed during the same press conference. The German coach is set to assume responsibility as Athletic’s new head coach. The transition signals a new strategic direction for Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming season. The club described the move as the start of a new cycle. Valverde’s tenure concludes with his final remarks at Lezama. Terzic will begin preparations with the squad at the same facility. The club’s hierarchy expects the fresh leadership to bring renewed ideas. Valverde wished Terzic luck, emphasizing that a change can be good. Athletic Bilbao will aim to build on this managerial shift as the new season approaches. The upcoming campaign will be the first under Terzic’s guidance.