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Javier Aguirre close to taking over as Valencia coach
September 19, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 11 hours
Valencia has intensified talks with former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre for its vacant managerial post, with a formal offer expected in the coming days.
- Valencia sacked coach Carlos Corberán last week after 72 official matches, with 28 wins, 18 draws and 26 losses since December 2024.
- A source told ESPN that Aguirre is the frontrunner for the post and that the club is expected to make a formal offer within days.
- Valencia appointed Braulio Vázquez as sporting director to lead the search; the club sit 19th in LaLiga with four points from six games.
- Ernesto Valverde, also on the club's shortlist, has declined to take on a new managerial post this season.