La Liga
The transfer market of Valencia and Javier Aguirre are close to reaching an agreement for the Mexican coach to become the new manager of the Mestalla team next week. The parties have already made progress in the negotiations, and only a few contract details need to be finalized before the signing.
Valencia finalizes the agreement with Javier Aguirre
Valencia accelerated talks with Aguirre after the departure of Carlos Corberán and positioned the Mexican as the top candidate of Braulio Vázquez, the new sporting director. The 67-year-old coach had already been in contact with the club since the beginning of the week, and his willingness has helped progress the negotiations.
The initial agreement includes one season with the option to extend for another based on specific sporting objectives. Maintaining the position is one of the conditions that can influence this extension, although the final terms are yet to be finalized.
Aguirre is currently in Mexico after completing his third stint as the head coach of the Mexican national team in the 2026 World Cup. He also has a residence in Madrid, which will facilitate his return to Spain once the pending documentation is completed.
Tacit agreement between Valencia and Javier Aguirre.
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The Mexican coach would take charge of the team starting next week to make use of the international break.https://t.co/Ap19laBOOA
The new coach will have 30 matches ahead
Valencia makes the coaching change after dismissing Corberán on September 13 due to a challenging start to the season, leaving the team in a difficult situation. Óscar Sánchez, the reserve team coach, temporarily took over and led the team to a 0-1 victory over Alavés.
Sánchez will also be in charge for the Valencia match against Real Sociedad on September 20, before the new coach can join after the international break. This leaves around 30 Liga matches for reshaping the team's dynamics.
The sporting situation contrasts with the team's financial margins. According to information from MARCA, Valencia's salary cost limit ranks eighth in La Liga, a fact that Aguirre will need to manage upon his arrival.
Pol Lorente, another pending detail
Aguirre's arrival might lead to changes in his coaching staff. Pol Lorente, a 38-year-old fitness coach currently working with the Mexican national team under Rafa Márquez, aims to negotiate his release to be part of the new project.
Toni Amor is also part of the team Aguirre intends to have for this phase. Once the final procedures are completed, the Mexican will embark on his seventh coaching experience in La Liga, having managed Osasuna, Atlético de Madrid, Zaragoza, Espanyol, Leganés, and Mallorca.
Valencia's next step will be finalizing the details of the contract and obtaining the signature of Javier Aguirre. The club aims for the new coach to join during the upcoming international break and have time to prepare for his official debut.
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