Overview
- Valencia formally presented Javier Aguirre as head coach on Monday after the club began the LaLiga season with five defeats in seven matches and sacked Carlos Corberán.
- Aguirre signed a one-season contract with an optional extra year and said his immediate plan is to secure results rather than deliver words to a fan base tired of promises.
- The coach reported the squad has about six to seven injured players and said he will diagnose fitness and morale issues before asking the sporting director for reinforcements.
- Aguirre praised Mexican midfielder Erik Lira as a ‘sensational’ player but confirmed there is no formal offer or transfer request from Valencia at this time.
- Sporting director Braulio Vázquez publicly backed the appointment and Valencia’s short-term focus will be on stabilizing results with the next matches and the winter window set to determine any roster changes.