Coach Valverde to leave Bilbao at end of season

The 62-year-old, who ended Bilbao's 40-year trophy drought when his side won the Copa del Rey in 2024, said he had been considering the move for some time. "It is a decision I have thought about for a long time, and it was discussed and agreed upon with the club's management," Valverde said in a video posted on the club's website. He added that with Bilbao currently 10th in La Liga and six points off the European places, he would remain focused on the job until the end of the season. "We still have 10 games ahead of us...