Athletic Club have had a wonderful few years and halfway through the 2024/25 La Liga season they are six points clear of the Champions League places. Much of the credit for their spectacular form in recent seasons goes to head coach Ernesto Valverde.
Valverde, who led Los Leones to their first Copa del Rey title in four decades last season, has been one of the best coaches in Spanish football over the past decade, so it is perhaps no surprise that his services are being sought elsewhere. According to Marca, Premier League clubs are keen to sign the 60-year-old from San Mames.
However, Athletic Club has no desire to part with Valverde and is therefore preparing to offer him a new contract. His current contract expires at the end of the season and that is why this interest has arisen, even though Bilbao club bosses appear confident of retaining his services.
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