Valencia part with ex-Huddersfield Town boss and former Leeds United coach Carlos Corberan
A former Huddersfield Town and Leeds United coach has lost his job in La Liga
Former Huddersfield Town head coach Carlos Corberan has been dismissed from his role at the Valencia helm.
The 43-year-old led the Terriers to the 2022 Championship play-off final, a level the club have been unable to return to since his departure less than two months later.
Huddersfield later dropped into League One, while Corberan saw his management career take off. After a tough stint at Olympiacos, Corberan did stellar work at West Bromwich Albion and landed the Valencia gig in 2024.
However, following a winless start to the La Liga season, ex-Leeds United coach Corberan has been relieved of his duties. The Spanish outfit have also parted with their CEO Ron Gourlay.
Valencia confirm Carlos Corberan exit
A club spokesperson said: “Valencia CF announces that it has decided to terminate its contractual relationship with the CEO of Football, Ron Gourlay , as well as with the members of his team, Lisandro Isei, Hans Gillhaus, Andrés Zamora and Malek Shafei.
“The decision is part of the club's desire to begin a new phase in its sporting structure and management of the football area. Valencia CF would like to thank Ron Gourlay for the work he did during his time at the club.
“Furthermore, Valencia CF has terminated the existing contract with Carlos Corberán and his first team coaching staff.
“Carlos Corberán arrived at Valencia CF in December 2024 with the aim of leading the sporting project in a complex situation that he was able to reverse, and he has performed his duties with professionalism, passion and maximum commitment throughout 72 official matches.
“The club thanks the coach and all members of his coaching staff for their performance during their time leading the team.
“The club will soon announce the new structure of the football area and the configuration of the next sporting project. On a temporary basis, Óscar Sánchez , coach of VCF Mestalla, will take charge of the first team.
“The club wants to convey a message of stability and confidence in the future, reaffirming its commitment to building a solid, competitive and sustainable sporting project.”