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Carlos Corberán bids farewell to Valencia: "This is not just any goodbye"

Carlos Corberán has closed his spell as Valencia head coach with an emotional public letter. The coach from Cheste, dismissed on Sunday, thanked the fans, the squad, the club staff and the ownership. Corberán leaves the dugout after 72 matches and 629 days in charge of the first team, with a clear message: his heart will always belong to the Mestalla club.

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Carlos Corberán greets Valencia supporters from the Mestalla touchline during his time as first-team head coach.
Carlos Corberán greets Valencia supporters from the Mestalla touchline during his time as first-team head coach.

Carlos Corberán is already part of Valencia's history. The club dismissed the Valencian head coach on Sunday, and a few hours later he published a heartfelt farewell letter on social media. In the text, the manager from Cheste closes a 629-day spell in the Mestalla dugout and delivers one clear message: his bond with the club goes far beyond the professional side.

Key points from Carlos Corberán's farewell letter

  • Corberán managed Valencia for 629 days and a total of 72 official matches.
  • He thanked the fans, the players, the club employees and the ownership separately.
  • He described the supporters as the club's greatest asset and said their demands pushed the team to improve.
  • He spoke directly about club president Kiat Lim and thanked him for trusting him with the project.
  • He ended his message with "Amunt Valencia" and said his heart will be linked to the club forever.

A farewell written with Mestalla in his heart

The opening lines of the letter leave no room for coldness. The former Valencia head coach says he has nothing but gratitude for what he experienced in charge of the first team and admits that his departure is not just another goodbye. For the Valencian coach, leaving the bench means closing a chapter full of feeling, a story that goes beyond results.

This is not just any goodbye. I am saying farewell to a story and to a feeling.

Corberán's tribute to the Valencia supporters

The first major recipient of Carlos Corberán's message was the fanbase. The coach paused to highlight the role the stands played during his time on the bench, even in the most difficult stretches. He underlined the permanent backing of the supporters and turned their demanding nature into a virtue: a constant pressure that, in his words, pushed the coaching staff and the players to keep raising the bar.

For Corberán, the fanbase is the most valuable asset the club possesses, above anything else. That conviction runs through the entire text and explains the emotional tone of a farewell that seeks to give back some of the affection received during more than a year and a half in charge.

Recognition for the squad, the staff and Kiat Lim's ownership

The coach's message also reserves a section for the dressing room. Corberán values the effort, professionalism and daily work of all the players he has had the privilege of managing at Valencia. He admits there were difficult moments along the way, but stresses the group's constant desire to improve and their commitment to defending the Valencia badge.

He did not forget those who work far from the media spotlight. The head coach thanked the club employees, describing them as anonymous people without whom nothing would have moved forward. He underlined that their work made his day-to-day life much easier from the very first moment.

The letter ends with an explicit nod to the board. Corberán mentions Kiat Lim, the club president, and thanks him for the trust placed in him to lead such a special project. It was not just any job: it meant managing the team from his homeland, a responsibility the Cheste-born coach embraced with pride and now leaves behind with gratitude.

72 matches and a legacy of commitment in the Valencia dugout

Corberán's time at Valencia is summed up in 72 official matches. The coach says he keeps the good moments and that his only wish for the club is the best of luck, both in the immediate present and in the future. His departure comes mid-season, with the team in a delicate sporting situation, and opens a new transition process on the bench.

Beyond the numbers, the Valencian coach highlights the dedication he brought to every matchday. He insists he always tried to give his best, a statement that fits his profile as a meticulous manager obsessed with daily work. His bond with the club, forged long before he took the job, remains intact after the dismissal.

The end of an era as Valencia await a replacement

Valencia announced on Sunday the end of Corberán's employment, a decision that arrives at a moment of huge pressure in the league table for the team. Mestalla now faces the question of who will take charge for the next match, while the club's machinery starts working to choose a successor.

Corberán, for his part, closes the chapter with a calm, respectful note of thanks and no hint of resentment. His letter confirms that the departure took place with mutual respect and leaves the door open for a sentimental return in the future. For now, his final message calls for unity: an "Amunt Valencia" that stands as the closing line to 629 days of total commitment to the institution.

Frequently asked questions

How long was Carlos Corberán at Valencia?

Carlos Corberán spent 629 days in charge of Valencia and managed 72 matches. The club ended his time as head coach on Sunday.

What did Carlos Corberán say to Valencia fans?

Corberán thanked the supporters and called them the club's greatest asset. He praised their passion and their demanding nature as a motivation to improve every day.

Who is Kiat Lim at Valencia?

Kiat Lim is the president of Valencia. Corberán thanked him in his farewell letter for trusting him with the project and giving him the chance to manage the team from his homeland.

Based on reporting by Mundo Deportivo.