Valverde’s legacy: 22 current squad players debuted under him | OneFootball

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·31 March 2026

Valverde’s legacy: 22 current squad players debuted under him

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In football, managers are often judged on the previous season’s results. In Ernesto Valverde’s case, 22 members of the current squad made their debut under him.

According to El Correo, seven academy graduates have now established themselves in the first team.


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A further seven signings have had a mixed impact, with roles varying.

Together, those figures sketch the shape of his legacy within the present group.

Any assessment of his tenure, while frequently reduced to results, also includes this imprint on the squad.

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