Aguirre to manage Valencia after Corberán's dismissal
Former Mexico boss takes over La Liga side struggling in relegation zone after Valverde, Mendilibar declined the role.
What to know
- Valencia confirmed Javier Aguirre as new manager after Carlos Corberán's dismissal due to poor season start that left the club in relegation zone.
- Aguirre, 67, is a veteran La Liga manager with extensive experience across six Spanish clubs and led Mexico to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
- Valencia's first-choice targets, Ernesto Valverde and José Luis Mendilibar, both declined the position before Aguirre accepted.
- Aguirre will begin training with Valencia next week and use the international break to implement his tactical approach.
“Aguirre's potential appointment would be warmly welcomed by the Valencia squad, who view him as a manager with proven experience in lifting teams out of relegation battles.”
Sources close to Valencia team, Team sources · ESPN Soccer ↗ · Sep 18
Javier Aguirre Incoming Valencia manager
Carlos Corberán Former Valencia managerBraulio Vázquez Valencia sporting directorErnesto Valverde Rejected candidate
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Javier Aguirre has been appointed Valencia's manager after having a historic World Cup run with México. Aguirre will once again have to face Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon in LALIGA, as he did during Mexico's exit against England. How can we forget the moment he gave us
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