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Athletic Club agree terms with Ernesto Valverde successor
TL;DR
Athletic Club has reached an agreement with Edin Terzic to succeed Ernesto Valverde as manager for the 2026-27 season. Terzic, previously with Borussia Dortmund, is already involved in squad planning for the upcoming season.
Key points
- Athletic Club is replacing Ernesto Valverde as manager.
- Edin Terzic is the leading candidate for the role.
- Terzic has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund.
- Agreement has been reached for Terzic to take over in summer 2026.
- Terzic is involved in squad planning for the next season.
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Athletic Club agree terms with Ernesto Valverde successor
Athletic Club have been searching for a new manager in recent weeks, following the news that Ernesto Valverde will be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season. They settled on Edin Terzic as their leading target, and it is almost certain that he will be the one to lead Los Leones from the 2026-27 campaign onwards.
Terzic, who has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund after their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in 2024, is the favourite of Athletic president Jon Uriarte. Club icon Andoni Iraola will also be available this summer as he is leaving Premier League side Bournemouth, but it has been made clear that now will not be the time that he returns to San Mames.
Athletic have been in talks with Terzic and his representatives in recent weeks, and according to El Correo (via MD), agreement has now been reached for him to take over from Valverde in the summer. The 43-year-old is already said to have been involved in the squad planning for next season, as he seeks to assemble the squad he needs for Los Leones to bounce back from the current campaign’s disappointments.
Q&A
Who is Edin Terzic and why is he taking over at Athletic Club?
Edin Terzic is a former manager of Borussia Dortmund, and he is set to take over as Athletic Club's manager following Ernesto Valverde's departure at the end of the season.
What is the timeline for Edin Terzic's appointment at Athletic Club?
Edin Terzic is expected to officially take over as manager of Athletic Club for the 2026-27 season after reaching an agreement with the club.
What are the implications of Terzic's appointment for Athletic Club's future?
Terzic's appointment is aimed at revitalizing Athletic Club's performance, as he is already involved in planning the squad for the next season to address current disappointments.
