Javier Aguirre becomes Valencia's new head coach in LaLiga
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Valencia CF has announced the signing of Javier Aguirre as their new head coach. The Mexican takes over at Mestalla with the aim of improving the team’s LaLiga campaign after his recent tenure with the Mexico national team. Aguirre, who has extensive experience in Spanish football, signed a contract until the end of the current season, with potential extensions based on performance. He will oversee training sessions during the competitive break as he prepares for his first match in charge.
- •Aguirre signed a contract with Valencia until the season's end.
- •His previous role was with the Mexico national team post-World Cup.
- •Aguirre has managed several Spanish clubs throughout his career.
- •Valencia aims to stabilize its performance in LaLiga.
- •Training sessions will begin soon ahead of his debut match.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Aguirre hired by struggling Valencia after latest coaching stint with Mexico at World Cup
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — It’s official, Javier Aguirre returns to LaLiga as Valencia boss
"Valencia hired former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on Wednesday on a one-year deal, completing an early-season reconstruction of the club’s soccer operations after a poor start in La Liga. The 67-year-old Aguirre has just finished a third spell in charge of Mexico, leading his national team to the last 16 of the World Cup before losing to England.
"Valencia CF have officially announced the signing of Javier Aguirre as the new head coach of the first team. The Mexican manager takes charge at Mestalla with the main objective of getting the squad��...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 9:50 AMAguirre hired by struggling Valencia after latest coaching stint with Mexico at World Cup
Valencia hired former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on Wednesday on a one-year deal, completing an early-season reconstruction of the club’s soccer operations after a poor start in La Liga. The 67-year-old Aguirre has just finished a third spell in charge of Mexico, leading his national team to the last 16 of the World Cup before losing to England.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 9:16 AMIt’s official, Javier Aguirre returns to LaLiga as Valencia boss
Valencia CF have officially announced the signing of Javier Aguirre as the new head coach of the first team. The Mexican manager takes charge at Mestalla with the main objective of getting the squad��...
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