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Edin Terzic, the German coach who led Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final two years ago, has been announced as Athletic Bilbao's new manager. He will take over from the departing Ernesto Valverde this summer, signing a two-season contract.
Terzic's appointment comes as no surprise, having been rumored for some time. There was also speculation about Andoni Iraola, who is leaving Bournemouth, but that move ultimately did not materialize.
The 43-year-old German had two stints as Borussia Dortmund's head coach. In 2021, he won the German Cup, and in 2023, he narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title. In 2024, he reached the Champions League final, where his team lost to Real Madrid. Additionally, he has experience within the club's academy and sports management in Westphalia. He also served as an assistant coach at West Ham and Besiktas.
The specialist will be officially unveiled after the season concludes, a period that still holds "four very important and exciting matches," as emphasized by the club's management. The Basque club also aims to give a fitting send-off to the legendary Valverde, who recently reached 500 games at the helm of the "Rojiblancos."
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