Valencia sack coach Corberan and CEO Gourlay after winless start

Valencia dismiss coach Rubén Baraja and CEO Steve Gourlay after a winless start, prompting leadership overhaul as club seeks immediate recovery.

Valencia sack coach Corberan and CEO Gourlay after winless start
Liberal News
Publish: 15.09.2026
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What happened, where, who announced it, when and main outcome: Valencia have dismissed head coach Carlos Corberan and chief executive Ron Gourlay after a winless start to the La Liga season, the club announced following their run of one point from five matches and a 5-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Developments and chronology: Corberan, appointed in December 2024, leaves after guiding Valencia to 12th in his first season and overseeing a poor start this term that left the club bottom of La Liga. Valencia B coach Oscar Sanchez has been named interim head coach.

Official statements and personnel changes: The club said the decision aims to begin a new phase in sporting structure and football operations and that it will announce the new structure and sporting project makeup shortly. Corberan’s first-team coaching staff will depart, and Gourlay’s team – Lisandro Isei, Hans Gillhaus, Andres Zamora and Malek Shafei – will also leave.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

The developments reflect internal restructuring at Valencia based on the club’s statement. Corberan’s sacking follows the club’s bottom position in La Liga with one point from five matches and a heavy 5-0 loss to Barcelona. Oscar Sanchez will assume interim managerial duties while the club defines a new sporting project.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Valencia dismissed head coach Carlos Corberan and CEO Ron Gourlay after a winless start.
  • Club sit bottom of La Liga with one point from five matches and recently lost 5-0 to Barcelona.
  • Oscar Sanchez appointed interim head coach; club will announce new sporting structure soon.
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