Ecuador eyed Javier Aguirre after the World Cup, ‘Vasco’ to Valencia | OneFootball

Javier Aguirre was on the radar of several national teams after the 2026 World Cup, including Ecuador, which reportedly considered the Mexican coach as one of its options to take over the bench after the tournament.

The information was revealed during a recent broadcast of Radio Marca Valencia, where it was also stated that Aguirre had already said yes to becoming Valencia’s new head coach, meaning only the club’s official confirmation is still pending.

Ecuador, among the national teams that pursued ‘Vasco’

According to the report, Aguirre received offers from different destinations after the World Cup, including South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Ecuador.

The interest from the Ecuadorian national team drew particular attention because of the tension that arose between fans and media from both countries during the World Cup.

The controversy began before the match between Mexico and Ecuador, when a group of Mexican fans went to the South American team’s hotel in the early morning and performed a serenade that lasted for several hours.

The Ecuadorian Football Federation then expressed its dissatisfaction and said that this behavior went against the principles of “fair play, equality, and unity.”

The situation even escalated on social media after some Ecuadorian journalists spread reports about alleged threats from organized crime against players on their national team in order to favor Mexico. Those claims were later debunked.

In that context, Ecuador’s possible interest in Aguirre is striking, although no further details about any potential negotiations with the Mexican coach have been made public.

‘Vasco’ appears all set for a return to LaLiga

Meanwhile, Aguirre’s future seems to be heading toward Spain.

According to the Radio Marca Valencia report, the Mexican coach had accepted Valencia’s offer to take charge of the team after a long list of candidates and various rumors surrounding the position.

The deal is reportedly all but done, and all that remains is for the Spanish club to officially announce his arrival.

If finalized, Aguirre would return to LaLiga after previously managing clubs such as Osasuna, Atlético de Madrid, Zaragoza, Espanyol, Leganés, and Mallorca.

For now, the final step is Valencia’s official confirmation, while ‘Vasco’ once again emerges as one of the most sought-after names in international soccer after the World Cup.

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