What happened
Athletic Club have officially appointed Edin Terzić as their new manager on a contract valid until June 2028, per Fabrizio Romano. The German coach will take charge at San Mamés in a new chapter for the Basque side. He officially takes over when the current season ends and Ernesto Valverde departs the club.
Why it matters
Terzić's arrival marks a notable cross-border hire for Athletic Club, a club historically rooted in Basque identity and known for its restrictive recruitment policy on the playing side. The appointment follows reporting in late April that Terzić had agreed contract terms, and now formalizes the German's first managerial role outside Germany after his Borussia Dortmund tenure. For Athletic, it signals a clear directional choice as Valverde's era closes.
What to watch
Watch for Terzić's first staff appointments and how he adapts to Athletic's Basque-only player policy. The official handover is expected at season's end once Valverde formally departs.