Valencia’s search for a new voice on the Mestalla touchline is nearing its conclusion, with Javier Aguirre set to take charge of the club’s next project. The Mexican coach has reached a broad agreement with Los Che, with paperwork now the remaining step before his appointment can be completed.
Aguirre emerged from a crowded field of candidates and was not initially the leading choice. Ernesto Valverde and José Luis Mendilibar had been ahead of him in the club’s considerations, but the 66-year-old is now expected to succeed Carlos Corberán.
Quick facts
- Javier Aguirre is close to becoming Valencia’s new head coach.
- The agreement is in place in principle, pending final documentation.
- He would replace Carlos Corberán after six LaLiga matches.
- Valencia have collected four points: one win, one draw and four defeats.
- Their next league fixture is at home to Real Sociedad at Mestalla.
The move would bring Aguirre back into Spanish club football and place him in charge of his third side in the country. It would also continue a long European coaching career following his latest spell with Mexico’s national team.
Valencia’s urgency is clear in the early shape of the LaLiga table. Across six rounds, the side have scored only twice while conceding 10, leaving the opening stretch of the campaign among the bleakest the club has endured in recent seasons.
The immediate task would be a difficult home meeting with Real Sociedad in the seventh round. The Basque visitors have also struggled to find momentum, arriving with two victories, one draw and three defeats, alongside six goals scored and 11 conceded.
Mestalla will therefore host two teams seeking a reset, though Valencia’s attention is centred first on formalising Aguirre’s arrival. The experienced Mexican has been selected to steady a side that has made an alarmingly slow start.
