Ernesto Valverde presented as Athletic Bilbao's new coach

Bilbao: Ernesto Valverde has been presented as Athletic Bilbao's coach for the coming two seasons. It will be Valverde's second time coaching Bilbao after the former player's first stint in charge of the Basque club from 2003-05.

Valverde says he is motivated to accept the challenge of "rebuilding the team" after the exit of Spain internationals Fernando Llorente and Javi Martinez during the past year.

The 49-year-old Valverde replaced Argentine Marcelo Bielsa, who was not offered a contract extension following last season's disappointing campaign.

Valverde played for Bilbao, Barcelona, and Espanyol before coaching Olympiakos, Espanyol, Villarreal and most recently Valencia last season.