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Carlos Corberán is part of the latest news from Valencia CF after only adding one point in the first four LaLiga matches. The three defeats suffered at the beginning of this season have put his continuity at risk, and the club already has Thiago Motta, Eduardo Coudet, and Javier Aguirre as possible replacements.
Pressure on the 43-year-old coach increased notably after the 0-5 loss to FC Barcelona at Mestalla. The team is still winless after four games, and the fans showed their discontent during a match that further complicated the coach's position.
The situation contrasts with the decision made by the club just two months ago. On July 6th, Valencia CF extended Carlos Corberán's contract until June 2028, one year longer than initially agreed when he arrived from West Bromwich Albion in December 2024.
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Thiago Motta, one of the options to replace Carlos Corberán
The first candidate on the list is Thiago Motta, 44 years old. His profile fits the idea of opting for a relatively young coach with previous experience at major clubs, having managed Genoa, Spezia, Bologna, and Juventus.
Thiago Motta is currently without a team after leaving Juventus in March 2025. Before arriving in Turin, he had led Bologna to qualify for the Champions League, a performance that led the Italian team to hire him in the summer of 2024 with an initially signed deal until 2027.
His spell at Juventus ended before completing the first season. Since then, he has not returned to coaching, making him available for potential negotiations if Valencia CF decides to change coaches.
Eduardo Coudet is available again
The second alternative is Eduardo Coudet, 51 years old, who has recently become a free agent. The Argentine left River Plate on August 27th after their elimination against Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.
Eduardo Coudet also has experience in LaLiga. Before returning to Argentina, he coached Deportivo Alavés from December 2024 to March 2026, and previously had 84 matches with Celta Vigo.
His experience in Spain and immediate availability position Coudet as a viable option that the club might consider if they decide to replace Carlos Corberán.
Javier Aguirre, the most experienced alternative
The third name is Javier Aguirre, 67 years old. The Mexican is currently free after concluding his third term as Mexico's national team coach following the 2026 World Cup, where his team was eliminated by England in the round of 16.
Javier Aguirre has an extensive track record in Spain, having worked previously with Atlético de Madrid, Osasuna, Zaragoza, Espanyol, Leganés, and Mallorca. His candidacy represents a very different choice compared to Thiago Motta, notably due to his experience in high-pressure environments.

The next move will depend on immediate results. Carlos Corberán is under contract until 2028, but with only one point in four matches and growing dissatisfaction at Mestalla, the pressure is mounting ahead of upcoming fixtures. If Valencia CF decides to make a change, Thiago Motta, Eduardo Coudet, and Javier Aguirre are the top three choices to take over the coaching reins.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 3 entrenadores que suenan para sustituir a Corberán en el Valencia
