Valencia Appoints Xavi Albert as New Head Coach Following Pedro Martinez's Departure

Valencia CF has officially named Xavi Albert as their new head coach on a two-year contract, following the surprising departure of Pedro Martinez to Real Madrid. Albert, who served as Martinez's assistant for the past three years, previously acted as Valencia's interim coach for 11 games during the 2023/24 season after the exit of Alex Mombru. He also has a background in youth development, having worked with Valencia's youth teams and Spain's national youth squads. European reports suggest that Valencia's choice to promote Albert reflects the club's desire to maintain continuity in its current identity and playing philosophy. The announcement came shortly after Martinez's appointment at Real Madrid was confirmed earlier this week.