Valencia CF places Valverde and Arrasate as favorites for the bench

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Latest news from Valencia CF: the club is already working on selecting the replacement for Carlos Corberán, with both Ernesto Valverde and Jagoba Arrasate being among the most prominent candidates for the managerial position. Thiago Motta and Ante Čačić are also part of the options being considered.

The choice will be one of the first decisions for Braulio Vázquez upon his return to the club as sporting director. In the meantime, Óscar Sánchez, the coach of VCF Mestalla, will temporarily take charge of the first team.

Valencia CF puts Valverde and Arrasate at the forefront

Ernesto Valverde, aged 62, is available after concluding his third spell at Athletic Club at the end of the 2025/26 season. His departure was announced in March and took effect after LaLiga's final matchday.

The main consideration is his readiness to return to coaching immediately. In his farewell from Athletic, Valverde mentioned a desire to take a break after a demanding season and had no plans to coach in the short term. Valencia CF would need to persuade him to reconsider that stance.

Jagoba Arrasate, aged 48, is another viable option in the current scenario. He is currently without a team after his tenure at Mallorca ended and has a prior professional relationship with Braulio Vázquez.

Both had worked together for several years at Osasuna. Arrasate led the Navarrese team for six seasons under the sports structure led by Braulio, during which the team consolidated its place in the top flight and reached a Copa del Rey final.

Thiago Motta and Ante Čačić remain as alternatives

The list of candidates extends beyond the primary choices. Thiago Motta, aged 44, remains available after concluding his stint at Juventus in March 2025 and has been linked with other managerial positions in recent months.

The Italian had previously coached Bologna for 76 matches, guiding them to Champions League qualification before moving to Juventus. His contractual situation allows for direct negotiations without the need for agreements with other clubs.

Also in consideration is Ante Čačić, aged 72, whose last job was at Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatian coach has been without a team since 2023 and boasts international experience having managed the Croatian national team between 2015 and 2017.

Braulio must choose Corberán's successor

Sporting urgency dictates the timeline. Valencia CF currently occupies the last spot in LaLiga with only 1 point after five matchdays, leading to the departures of Corberán and Football CEO Ron Gourlay.

Óscar Sánchez will act as an interim coach while Braulio progresses in the selection process. Valencia CF aims to promptly finalize the new coach for the season, with Valverde and Arrasate now being the top choices and Motta and Čačić still involved in the process.

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