The report says Valencia have lost four of their last six league matches. That sequence has shifted the focus from competing for Europe to avoiding a deeper slide toward the relegation fight.
Corberan had helped drive a revival after arriving at the club, but the recent downturn has forced the board to act. Aguirre’s immediate task would be less about style and more about restoring defensive structure, consistency and confidence.
Aguirre has managed several Spanish clubs, including Osasuna, Atlético Madrid, Real Zaragoza, Espanyol, Leganés and Mallorca. His teams have generally been built around organisation, work rate and a willingness to compete in difficult matches.
That profile fits Valencia’s current needs. The club does not require a long-term tactical experiment while results are deteriorating; it needs points and a stable dressing room. Aguirre’s experience could help players handle the pressure, provided the reported agreement is completed.
The possible appointment also creates an intriguing future meeting with Anthony Gordon, now at Barcelona. The clubs are due to face each other later in the season, giving Aguirre a potential reunion with the England forward if both remain in their current roles.
For Valencia, however, the immediate concern is far more practical. The next fixture against Real Sociedad will be another test of whether the team can stop conceding momentum during matches and turn competitive performances into results.
If Aguirre arrives, the first weeks will define the project. A short-term revival could push Valencia back toward safety, while another poor run would deepen questions about the squad and the club’s wider direction.