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Valencia CF is in the final phase of the negotiation to incorporate Javier Aguirre as the new head coach of the first team. The 67-year-old Mexican coach has already reached a preliminary agreement with the club, according to sources close to the operation. The parties show a clear predisposition to close the deal in the next few hours, which puts the coach on the verge of his official incorporation. Although Rudi García is also among the candidates, the club’s preference seems to lean firmly towards Aguirre, whose experience and profile have caught the attention of the Valencian executives.
The club’s decision is based on the history of the Aztec coach in LaLiga, with stints at Mallorca and Leganés, where he managed to reactivate teams in difficult situations. His ability to rescue teams in critical moments, as well as his approach to betting on young players from the youth academy and on attitude rather than just technical talent, are aspects that they highly value. His energy and determination, evidenced in his previous experiences, have been key in the club’s evaluation.
The main obstacle to the signing is the release of Pol Lorente, Aguirre’s physical trainer in the Mexican national team. The Mexican Federation must give its approval for the coach to join Valencia, since Lorente is still contractually linked. This point is considered an indispensable condition for the agreement to be finalized. The club hopes that this situation will be resolved soon, with the intention that Aguirre arrives in the city at the beginning of the week.
Although the change has not yet been officially confirmed, the club is already moving forward with the hiring, and Braulio Vázquez, the new sporting director, could have the final coach in question in a matter of days. Meanwhile, Óscar Sánchez continues at the head of the team, preparing for the next match against Reial Societat. The operation is in its decisive stage, and the club is confident that the last details will be resolved without any problems.
Aguirre’s arrival is framed within a stage of reorganization of the club, with the objective of changing the team’s performance. His experience in situations of pressure and his ability to generate positive changes in the dressing room atmosphere are factors that weigh heavily on the decision. The coach has shown great motivation to assume responsibility, with the intention of bringing Valencia out of its current situation.