Cats rivals handed deal boost amid Leeds drama
Sunderland’s rivals in the Championship have been handed a major contract boost.
WestBrombossCarlosCorberan has signed a new deal with West Brom after strong speculationthathewouldtake the vacant Leeds United job.
Jesse Marsch was recently sacked as Leeds United manager after less than a year in charge. Marsch departed Elland Road with Leeds sat in 17th place and outside the relegation zone only on goal difference.
Their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest proved to be the final straw with Leeds now searching for their third manager in less than 12 months following the departures of Marcelo Bielsa and now Marsch with strong speculation that Corberan could return to Elland Road, where he workedunderex-bossMarcelo Bielsa previously.
Carlos Corberan was at one pointthebookies’favouritefor the job but has now ended that speculation by signing a new deal with West Brom until the end of the 2026-27 season.
"I am confident this is the right place for me," Corberan said. “I have enjoyed my time at Albion, and I am pleased to have secured a contract extension. I would like to thank my staff, the players, and our fantastic supporters for their help in making my time here so positive.
"I would also like to thank [chief executive] Ron Gourlay for continuing to show faith in me as a coach. I believe that success can only be achieved wheneveryoneworkstogether and the way I have been made to feel welcome at this great club has made me confident that this is the right place for me."
Gourlay added: "I am delighted Carlos has extended hiscontract.Ihavealwaysbeen impressed by Carlos and my admiration of him as a coach hasonlygrownsincehearrived here.
"His passion for the game we all love has been infectious forallconnectedwiththeclub, not least our players, who have clearly benefited from Carlos' first-class coaching, tactical know-how, and attention to detail.
"We sat down three weeks ago to discuss the future of the club and Carlos' vision for Albion is absolutely aligned with myown.Togetherwearedetermined to continue taking the club forwards."