Edin Terzić has approved all contract details with Athletic Club Bilbao and is ready to take on a new managerial role, with only formal steps and an official announcement still pending. This was revealed in a recent update shared by Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle,
The development comes less than 48 hours after reports stated that Terzić had reached a verbal agreement to become the club’s next head coach. It now appears the move is entering its final stage.
Romano announced:
Edin Terzić has approved all details of Athletic Club contract proposal, ready for new chapter at Bilbao. Formal steps needed and then official statement to follow.
Softfootball understands tha Terzić is expected to replace Ernesto Valverde, who will step down at the end of the season after completing his third spell in charge of the Basque side. Valverde’s latest tenure lasted four years and brought stability during an important period for the club.
The appointment would hand Athletic one of Europe’s respected younger coaches. Terzić previously led Borussia Dortmund to the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final and built a reputation for emotional leadership, tactical discipline, and high-intensity football.
For Athletic, the move signals ambition as they seek stronger domestic consistency and renewed European competitiveness. The club’s unique policy of only fielding Basque players means coaching structure and player development remain especially important to long-term success.
At 43, Terzić would arrive with significant pressure but also a chance to build an exciting project at one of Spain’s most historic clubs.
In other managerial news, Arne Slot has spoken about his future at Liverpool, insisting his full focus remains on the next match against Crystal Palace rather than long-term discussions as the season nears its end.
