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Edin Terzic will be the coach of Athletic Bilbao next season

German Edin Terzic will be the coach of Athletic Bilbao from next season, the Basque Liga club announced on Tuesday, with whom he has signed until 2028. The 43-year-old coach will replace Spanish Ernesto Valverde at the end of the season, who has been in charge since 2022 and won the Spanish Cup in 2024 with Athletic Bilbao.

Approached by AS Monaco before the arrival of Sebastien Pocognoli in October last year, Terzic had been a free agent since leaving Borussia Dortmund in June 2024, after leading the German club to the Champions League final (a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid).

Previously, he had held assistant positions under Slaven Bilic (Besiktas, West Ham) and Lucien Favre at Dortmund, before taking interim charge after the Swiss coach’s sacking in December 2020 and winning the German Cup in his first season.

Terzic will be the second German to coach the Basque club after Jupp Heynckes (1992-1994 and 2001-2003). Eighth in Liga with four matchdays left in the championship, Athletic Bilbao is still in contention for a spot in the Europa League or Conference League.

FC Barcelona targets Eli Kroupi JR

What if a new French player joined the Blaugranas? Sensation in the Premier League this season, French youth international Eli Kroupi JR, who has been shining at Bournemouth, has reportedly become a top target for FC Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window.

A real sensation in the Premier League, Eli Kroupi JR, who has scored 12 goals in 30 matches this season for the Cherries, is having a fantastic season across the Channel. Trained at Lorient, the 19-year-old Frenchman, who can play as a winger, attacking midfielder, or striker, is attracting interest from top European clubs, all eager to secure his services. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea are closely monitoring the young talent’s progress.

Rayo Vallecano: Frenchman Florian Lejeune extends contract

The opponent of Strasbourg in the Conference League announces the extension of their French central defender Florian Lejeune. The 34-year-old player is tied to the Spanish club until 2028.

Former Marseille coach Marcelino to leave Villarreal despite historic season

Villarreal has confirmed Marcelino’s departure at the end of the season. The Spanish coach had just led the Yellow Submarine to Champions League qualification for the second consecutive year.

Antoine Sibierski moving from Troyes to Anderlecht

After announcing his departure from Troyes, 51-year-old Antoine Sibierski will likely continue his career in Belgium. Reports from several Belgian media outlets suggest he has reached an agreement with Anderlecht.

Benfica: Prestianni’s message to Otamendi

What’s next for Nicolas Otamendi? The 38-year-old central defender is nearing the end of his contract with Benfica. While the Portuguese club wants to retain him, the Argentine has not yet extended his contract. A move to Saudi Arabia or a return to Argentina are two possible options. Unless the 2022 World Cup champion decides to stay in Portugal for another season. That’s the wish of his teammate and fellow Argentine Gianluca Prestianni: “One last year as captain,” wrote the Benfica player, ending his post with pen and prayer emojis, indicating his desire for his partner to extend his stay with the Lisbon club.

“I am very happy here,” Endrick leaves the door open for another season with Lyon

Borrowed from Real Madrid without a purchase option at Lyon until the end of the season, 19-year-old Endrick shares his thoughts on his future with God, while expressing that he is “very happy” in the Rhône region.

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