Athletic Club confirmed German tactician Edin Terzic as its new head coach, signing him to a two-year deal that begins with the upcoming season. The 43‑year‑old departs Borussia Dortmund after a brief exit following a 2‑0 loss to Real Madrid at Wembley. He will take over from Ernesto Valverde, who announced his departure in March after four years in charge.

Valverde’s exit leaves Athletic sitting eighth in La Liga with four matches remaining, a position that could slip without a steady hand. Terzic arrives after guiding Dortmund to a German Cup triumph in 2021, a near‑miss for the Bundesliga title in 2023, and a Champions League final appearance in 2024. His resume includes assistant roles under Slaven Bilic at Besiktas and West Ham.

Fans of the Bilbao side will hope Terzic can translate European pedigree into domestic consistency, especially as Andoni Iraola has been linked with a possible return after quitting Bournemouth. With the club poised for the season’s final stretch, the new manager’s immediate task is to solidify tactics and extract points to improve the league standing before the campaign closes.