Javier Aguirre advances past first stage in Valencia manager search | OneFootball

Javier Aguirre has moved past the first stage of Valencia’s coaching search after an opening call last Tuesday. According to AS, the club intend to speak to him again in the coming days before deciding who will replace Carlos Corberán.

In that conversation, the Mexican showed readiness to take on a storied club in a difficult moment and confidence that his methods can work. He asked more about Braulio Vázquez’s project than contract terms, and requested a few days to study the squad with a view to delivering an immediate uptick.

Several other candidates have dropped out. Some have plans away from football, among them Ernesto Valverde, who had been the leading option, while others harbour doubts about the team or the ownership.

A win at Mendizorroza and a three-week international break have handed new sporting director Braulio added breathing space. B team coach Óscar Sánchez is set to lead the side again on Sunday against Real Sociedad during this interim spell.

The pause also allows Braulio to touch down in Valencia, after farewelling Osasuna in Pamplona then travelling to Vitoria, to meet executives Javier Solís and Inma Ibáñez. Those talks aim to clarify the budget available to reinforce the squad, whether via free agents now or in January.

Source: AS

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