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Terzic agrees to become new coach of Athletic Club
TL;DR
Edin Terzic has been appointed as the new head coach of Athletic Club on a two-year contract. He will replace Ernesto Valverde, who is leaving the club after four years.
Key points
- Edin Terzic appointed as new head coach of Athletic Club
- He signed a two-year contract
- Terzic replaces Ernesto Valverde
- Valverde announced his departure after four years
- Presentation scheduled for the start of next season
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Edin Terzic was Dortmund boss from December 2020 to June 2021, then May 2022 to June 2024 [Getty Images]
Athletic Club have appointed German boss Edin Terzic as their new head coach.
The former Borussia Dortmund coach has agreed a two-year contract and is scheduled to be presented by the Bilbao-based club at the start of next season.
The 43-year-old will replace Ernesto Valverde, who said in March that he would leave Athletic Club this summer after four years in charge.
Andoni Iraola had been linked with a return to his former club after saying he will leave his role as Bournemouth manager this summer.
Terzic has had two spells in charge of Dortmund, winning the German Cup in 2021, narrowly missing out on the Bundesliga title in 2023 and reaching the Champions League final in 2024.
He asked to leave Dortmund shortly after losing 2-0 to Real Madrid at Wembley and was yet to resume his managerial career.
Terzic had previously been Slaven Bilic's assistant at Turkish club Besiktas and Premier League side West Ham.
Q&A
Who is Edin Terzic and what is his coaching background?
Edin Terzic is a German football coach known for his time as the boss of Borussia Dortmund from December 2020 to June 2021 and from May 2022 to June 2024.
Why did Athletic Club hire Edin Terzic?
Athletic Club hired Edin Terzic to replace Ernesto Valverde, who announced his departure after four years in charge, seeking a fresh direction for the team.
When will Edin Terzic be presented as the new coach of Athletic Club?
Edin Terzic is scheduled to be presented as the new head coach of Athletic Club at the start of the next season.
