🚨 Official: Athletic Club extend Ernesto Valverde’s contract until 2026 | OneFootball

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Ernesto Valverde and Athletic have renewed their commitment until 2026, as announced by the red-and-white club.

This new contract extension will allow Txingurri to remain at the helm of the club for a decade, where he is already the longest-serving coach with 451 matches.

Valverde will lead the team in their return to the Champions League and will aim to enhance a record that includes the Copa del Rey and 21 years of service to Athletic Club between his periods as a player and coach.

Valverde's Words

“It's an important challenge. I feel a responsibility here, with what the team is, with the people who work. All together when we push, we are a strong team, let's see how far we can go. We have to keep competing, which is what Athletic always does well," he stated.

"The Champions League is an immense thrill, it's a very tough competition and I hope we all enjoy it. It's another level that we have to face,” he added.

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