In Valencia, where the weight of the club is felt long before kick-off at Mestalla, Javier Aguirre has taken charge with a clear sense of what the opportunity represents. The Mexican coach was unveiled as Valencia’s new manager before a packed press conference, describing the post as one he could not turn down.
Aguirre said Valencia’s standing in Spanish and world football made the decision straightforward. “I could never say no to Valencia,” he said. “It is a historic club in La Liga and in global football, with an incredible fan base. I have come here as an opponent and, as you say here, the atmosphere can frighten you.”
The new Valencia coach arrives conscious of the force surrounding the club, particularly the demanding support that fills Mestalla. His first public words placed the scale of Valencia’s history and its supporters at the centre of his new challenge.
