Albion's hunt for a new boss started in earnest yesterday after Carlos Corberan departed to join Spanish giants Valencia.

La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

Valencia have named Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal following the Spaniard's departure from West Bromwich Albion, the struggling LaLiga club said.

Relegation-threatened Valencia has hired West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan as its new head coach through June 2027.

Carlos Corberan has posted a goodbye to West Brom fans after taking the Valencia job. Corberan was named new Valencia coach on Christmas Eve. And the Spaniard took to social media to post a farewell to WBA fans: "I cannot begin to explain how I feel about West Bromwich Albion, its fans and everyone associated with the club.

However, Valencia are said to be willing to pay the 41-year-old Spaniard's release clause at Championship club Albion, believed to be in the region of £3-4m. The Spanish club sac

Valencia have announced West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027. The La Liga strugglers dismissed Ruben Baraja on Monday after taking only 12 points from their first 17 games and immediately turned their sights on former youth player Corberan.