Javier Aguirre to become Valencia head coach

Spanish media report that Javier Aguirre, the current coach of Mexico, is set to become the new head coach of Valencia, taking over a squad that includes goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. The coverage carries the timestamp 19.09.2026 at 10:45 and says an agreement in principle exists between the parties.

According to the reports, Carlos Corberan was dismissed by Valencia a few days earlier, and the club has moved quickly to identify his successor. The story says only minor details remain to be resolved before an official contract is signed.

Aguirre brings extensive experience from La Liga to the role. He has previously managed Osasuna, Atlético Madrid, Espanyol, Zaragoza, Leganés and Mallorca, a résumé that the club hopes will stabilise a difficult start to the season.

Why Aguirre now?

Valencia’s poor opening to the campaign is repeatedly cited as the reason for the rapid coaching change, and the reports portray Aguirre as an experienced figure invited to "rescue" the team. The newspaper coverage stresses that the appointment is intended to halt the slide and provide immediate tactical leadership.

There is also attention on Stole Dimitrievski: despite a number of excellent and even spectacular saves, commentators note that the team as a whole — the former giant of Mestalla — suffered an incredibly bad start to the season. Bringing in Aguirre is framed as a response to that collective slump.

The next steps, per the coverage, are the formal clearance of outstanding terms and the official signing of the contract. Club and coach will then prepare for Aguirre’s debut on the bench.

Photo: press material from the event