Valencia CF are on the verge of appointing Javier Aguirre as their new head coach. The agreement with the Mexican manager, known as 'Vasco', is formal and nearly complete, pending only the final signing of documentation.
The club is in a critical situation in the league table, sitting 18th with just four points from six matches. Their record stands at one win, one draw, and four defeats, having scored only two goals while conceding ten. This urgent need for a change in direction led the club to seek a new manager following the departure of Carlos Corberán.
Javier Aguirre is a highly experienced coach who, if confirmed, would begin his seventh stint in Spanish football. Journalist Matteo Moretto confirmed the negotiations, stating that "the Bats' team have already reached an agreement with the former Mexico national team coach". Aguirre was the club's third choice, behind Ernesto Valverde and José Luis Mendilibar.
Aguirre's arrival is sought as an immediate boost for a team carrying a run of four defeats in their last five matches. His first challenge will be to lead the team in the next league fixture, against Real Sociedad at Mestalla this weekend. Real Sociedad currently sit 12th in the table. Valencia desperately need to start picking up points to move away from the relegation places, and Aguirre's experience in difficult situations is seen as a key asset.
The last meeting between the two sides, back in May, was a 4-3 victory for Valencia. The new manager's objective will be clear from the first minute: stop the bleeding of negative results and find a formula that allows the team to compete with confidence. His appointment could be announced in the coming hours, just ahead of the clash with Real Sociedad.
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