January 10, 2026
Ernesto Valverde

Written by Olaleye Oluwadamilola

Athletic Club won’t just be worried about most prized assets in Nico Williams potential summer exit with PSG among his admirers, head coach Ernesto Valverde has emerged as a managerial transfer target for top English Premier League (EPL) clubs after overseeing massive progress and revolution at the Basque outfit.

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Latest reports from Spain as per Marca, have linked the former Barcelona manager who has enjoyed significant success in recent seasons with Athletic Club to England, a deal that will be difficult to get over the line considering how high the club chiefs hold him in high esteem.



Having guided Los Leones to their first Copa del Rey title in 40 years last season, Ernesto Valverde has established himself as one of the most accomplished coaches in Spanish football over the past decade.

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As a result, it comes as no surprise that he is attracting interest from other clubs. The Spanish outlet reveals Premier League teams are eager to secure the services of the 60-year-old manager, potentially luring him away from San Mames.

Athletic Club is determined to retain Ernesto Valverde as their manager and is preparing a new contract offer. His current contract expires at the end of the season, which has fueled speculation about his future, but club officials in Bilbao are confident of securing his continued services.

Since his return in 2022, Valverde has renewed his deal year-by-year but Athletic now want to settle terms with Valverde in the early weeks of the New Year.

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