La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

Carlos Corberan has posted a goodbye to West Brom fans after taking the Valencia job. Corberan was named new Valencia coach on Christmas Eve. And the Spaniard took to social media to post a farewell to WBA fans: "I cannot begin to explain how I feel about West Bromwich Albion, its fans and everyone associated with the club.

Valencia have named Carlos Corberan as head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal following the Spaniard's departure from West Bromwich Albion, the struggling LaLiga club said.