Javier Aguirre in frame for Valencia, club preparing offer | OneFootball

‘El Vasco’ in talks with the Che side

Valencia are looking for a new manager, and Javier Aguirre is emerging as one of the main options to take over at Mestalla. The Spanish club has stepped up talks with the Mexican coach and, according to ESPN, is preparing a formal offer in an attempt to convince him.

Valencia’s board decided to dismiss Carlos Corberán last Sunday and later appointed Braulio Vázquez as sporting director, who is now responsible for finding the new manager.

Although the club has looked at different alternatives over the past few days, Aguirre has reportedly gained ground in recent hours.

Valencia need to get out of the relegation zone

The team’s situation explains the urgency of the search. Valencia are currently in the relegation places after taking just four points from a possible 18.

Given that scenario, Aguirre’s experience with teams that have gone through difficult situations stands out as one of the factors that most appeals to the club.

The Mexican has extensive experience in LaLiga and has managed several Spanish teams, including Osasuna, in addition to working in other countries and with national teams.

The dressing room would welcome his arrival

The possible appointment of ‘El Vasco’ would also have support within the squad.

Sources in the Valencia dressing room consulted by ESPN say that most of the players would welcome Aguirre’s arrival, viewing him as a coach with a clear message and the experience to handle high-pressure situations.

That factor could be important for a team that needs to respond quickly after a difficult start to the season.

Aguirre also has other options

The Mexican coach is not short of alternatives. According to ESPN, Aguirre has other offers on the table after his spell in charge of the Mexico national team, which he led to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico were eliminated in that round by England, one of the teams considered among the favorites for the title.

Aguirre then left open the possibility of returning to club football, and the option of going back to LaLiga would interest him.

The project will be decisive

Although talks have progressed, there is still no final agreement. The financial offer and, above all, the sporting project Valencia present to the coach will be decisive factors in determining whether Aguirre agrees to return to Spanish football.

The club need to respond to their difficult position in the standings and believe the Mexican’s experience could be one of the tools to try to change course.

The next few hours will be key in finding out whether Valencia turn their interest in Javier Aguirre into a formal offer and whether ‘El Vasco’ takes charge of a LaLiga team once again.

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