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Valencia has received the formal rejection from Ernesto Valverde to become the new coach of the team after the dismissal of Carlos Corberán. The issue of the next Valencia coach remains unresolved.

According to Deportes COPE Valencia, the Spanish coach has turned down the proposal presented by sports director Braulio Vázquez, stating his decision to stay away from coaching indefinitely after his departure from Athletic Club in the previous summer window.

🚨 Informs @DepCOPEValencia

❌ Ernesto Valverde REJECTS the option to go to Valencia

🛑 The coach has said 'no' to other projects and prefers to continue without coaching

📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/pKRESCwGC0

— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) September 14, 2026

Valencia's Constraints following Board Terminations

The refusal of the Basque coach forces Valencia's sports management to explore other options in the market for available coaches. However, the club's leadership deals with a tight financial margin after incurring an estimated expenditure of 7 million euros due to contract terminations, covering the departures of executive director Ron Gourlay, four assistants, Carlos Corberán, and his coaching staff.

Braulio Vázquez, alongside executives Kiat Lim and Javier Solís, has initiated preliminary talks with various available coaches during Sunday and Monday to discuss their salary expectations. Unable to make new signings until the winter market opens in 2027, the club demands that the candidate agrees to work with the current squad of players.

Óscar Sánchez's Interim Role and the International Break Period

With no rush to reach an immediate agreement, Valencia's board has confirmed Óscar Sánchez, the reserve team coach, to take over as the first-team manager for the current match against Deportivo Alavés. The sports committee plans to keep the interim coach in charge during the next Sunday's game against Real Sociedad at Mestalla.

The board aims to utilize the three-week international break following the match against Real Sociedad to finalize the arrival of the new coach.

Braulio Vázquez will hold meetings with the representatives of three coaches experienced in La Liga during the third week of September 2026. Valencia plans to secure the new coach's appointment before October 1, 2026, ensuring a two-week preparation period with the team before the resumption of the league.

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