{
  "id": 9304148,
  "title": "It’s official, Javier Aguirre returns to LaLiga as Valencia boss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/its-official-javier-aguirre-returns-to-laliga-as-valencia-boss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-javier-aguirre-returns-laliga-091600704.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valencia CF have confirmed the appointment of Javier Aguirre as their new head coach for the first team. The Mexican manager will take charge of Mestalla with the primary goal of revitalising the squad's LaLiga campaign. Aguirre departs from his role with the Mexico national team following the World Cup. The 67-year-old coach has signed a contract with Valencia until the end of the season, with automatic renewal options based on meeting specific performance criteria. Despite his advanced age, Aguirre brings extensive experience and a profound understanding of Spanish football to the table. His managerial history in Spain includes time at clubs such as Osasuna, Atlético de Madrid, Real Zaragoza, RCD Espanyol, and Real Mallorca. The club's sporting director, Braulio Vázquez, is confident that Aguirre's competitive mindset will provide immediate stability and tactical reliability. The coaching staff, whose composition is yet to be announced, is expected to shore up the team ahead of the challenging fixtures ahead. Aguirre will begin preparing for his official debut as Valencia's head coach during the pre-season break.",
  "summary": "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��...",
  "key_points": [
    "Javier Aguirre appointed as Valencia CF's new head coach.",
    "Mexican manager departs from Mexico national team post-World Cup.",
    "Contract runs until season end with renewal options."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}