Ernesto Valverde

Ernesto Valverde is the current coach of Athletic Bilbao. He is newsworthy because he recently announced that he will not continue as the team's coach next season. This announcement was made prior to Athletic Bilbao's recent match against Real Betis, which they won. Despite the announcement, Valverde requested that there be no special tributes or farewells, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the game. The team responded by securing a victory, demonstrating their commitment to competing and winning. Separately, Athletic Bilbao recently lost to Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal. Valverde's departure marks a significant change for Athletic Bilbao, and his focus remains on the team's performance until the end of his tenure.