Gaizka Garitano takes over at Athletic Club

Athletic Club announced the termination of head coach Eduardo Berizzo's contract on Tuesday. Gaizka Garitano will replace him as first team manager with immediate effect.

The 43 year-old had been in charge of Bilbao Athletic, the club's reserve side, but makes the step up following the dismissal of Berizzo. Athletic thanked the Argentine for his services in a statement on their official website.