Ernesto Valverde, Getty Images May 23 2025, 17:59

Ernesto Valverde updated his deal with athlete, Transfers the club’s official website.

The new contract with 61-year-old Spaniard was calculated by the end of June 2026. The next season will be for the Tenth specialist at the head of the team from Bilbao.

During the current campaign, Atletica flew from the 1/8 Final of the Spanish Cup, giving way to Osasuni (2: 3), and was defeated by Manchester United in the semifinals of the Europa League playoff (1: 7 in the sum of two matches).

In the La League standings, the club goes fourth, having 70 points after 37 players played. Next Sunday, May 25, Valverde wards will host the country’s champion, namely Barcelona.

It should be noted that Ernesto is a record holder by the number of matches headed by Athletic (451). He spent 21 years on Estadio de San Mames as a player and a steering man.