Ernesto Valverde has officially announced that he will not continue as the coach of Athletic Club next season.
Now we have to see who will replace 'Txingurri'.
The Candidates
Andoni Iraola
The coach might leave Bournemouth and, in fact, he has already had contacts with Athletic, something confirmed in England and by 'Ángel García' in Spain.
Íñigo Pérez
The Rayo coach and formerly Iraola's assistant at Rayo, is another option being considered by the Bilbao management according to 'MARCA'.
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Claudio Giráldez
The Celta de Vigo coach is once again establishing himself as the big surprise of the season in La Liga. He was liked in the past and contacts have been made according to 'Onda Cero'.
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Mauricio Pochettino
The current coach of the United States team has reportedly been offered by intermediaries to the Athletic offices according to 'MARCA'.
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