The president of the Athletic Club predicts no problems in the contract talks with the “successful architect”

Athletic Club President Jon Uriarte confirmed his intention to renew the coach's contract Ernesto Valverde. The 60-year-old is in his third spell with Athletic as manager, and ended a 40-year major trophy drought earlier this month, and was the one to end the trophy drought in the Spanish Supercup in 2015.

Valverde is universally respected in Bilbao and after six consecutive Copa del Rey finals without a win, he led Los Leones to an agonizing penalty shootout win over Real Mallorca on April six.

With his contract up at the end of the season, president Jon Uriarte is understandably wanting to secure his future, as he said. AS Diary.

“Ernesto is a legend, an incredible coach at world level, and for Athletic he is wonderful. We are very comfortable with him, he brought us the Cup title again, and he fought us for the positions of the Champions League. We want him “He stayed and was also very clear saying that he is very comfortable in the club. It was time to start talking and we don't think there will be any problems, but we will keep people updated about it.”

Defeat at Atletico Madrid this weekend looks to have ended their hopes of a Champions League place, but that should not overshadow an excellent season for Athletic. Without a doubt for many Athleticzales, outside of a top four spot, Valverde's renewal is the best news they can hope for.