The scale of the challenge is clear. Valencia have taken four points from their opening seven league games, while Corberán reportedly lost four of his first five before leaving on 14 September.
Aguirre’s short-term arrangement would give him limited time to change the mood and move the team away from danger. The priority is unlikely to be a major tactical overhaul. Stability, defensive organisation and a quick return to winning form will matter more in the opening weeks.
The coaching switch is reportedly part of a broader football restructure. Ron Gourlay was removed as football chief executive around the time of Corberán’s departure, while Braulio Vázquez has since been installed as sporting director.
That sequence points to a club addressing more than results. Aguirre will need a clear working relationship with Vázquez, particularly if Valencia remain under pressure when the next transfer window opens. A new coach can provide an immediate lift, but the sporting direction must be consistent if the club are to avoid repeating the same cycle.
Aguirre brings extensive experience of Spanish football and has reportedly managed six clubs in the country, including Atlético Madrid and Mallorca. His previous domestic spell with Mallorca ended in 2024, before he returned to international management with Mexico.
That background should help him understand the demands of a relegation fight, but experience cannot compensate for a poor points return. Valencia need tangible improvement quickly, not simply a change in reputation on the touchline.
The next league fixture will provide the first indication of whether Aguirre can steady the team. The bigger storyline will be whether this appointment becomes a short-term rescue or the first step in a lasting rebuild.