West Bromwich Albion: Carlos Corberan celebrates second anniversary

Considering Corberan spent two years working under Marcelo Bielsa as Under-23s coach at Leeds, it is no surprise that the Argentinian’s work ethic has rubbed off on the 41-year-old.

He had to work hard and smart as he did not pay a transfer fee in the first year, but the club’s course changed when Florida-based investor Shilen Patel, who was previously a minority shareholder in Italian club Bologna, bought this club. Baggies from Guochuan Lai earlier this year.

“The first thing they did was listen to everyone, understand them, analyze their work and respect them,” Corberan added.

“So they respect it and have added their own level of ideas, football knowledge and organizational ideas. “This club has grown despite the financial constraints, for me the club is growing in a good direction.

“We didn’t get to see everything Shilen wanted to do at this club because he had restrictions and short time, but if I’m a fan I’d be excited about what he has in mind.”

Corberan was linked with the job at Burnley before Scott Parker was appointed in the summer and Leeds were also reportedly interested in bringing him back to Elland Road last year.

That led to a new contract that will keep him at Albion until 2027, but the former Huddersfield and Olympiacos manager is uncomfortable with the interest.

“When I contact clubs, I kind of feel uncomfortable for our fans because it’s not comfortable for me,” he said. “I’m happy that these things are happening because they’re the result of us doing good things.

“After a disastrous season, no one wants you as a manager. When people say they want you, it’s because you’ve done a good job at your club.

“My most important goal is to do my job here in the best way possible. I think this is more of a positive thing than a negative thing; Knowing this can be uncomfortable for people who don’t know you or your goals.”

Carlos Corberan was speaking on the BBC Radio WM special programme: Listen here on BBC Sounds, external