Aguirre becomes Valencia's oldest manager at 67
- Source
- MarcaTier 1
- By
- DARÍO PUIG
- Published
Key points
- Mexican coach breaks club record, surpassing Prandelli (59) and Bordalás (57) at appointment
- Aguirre previously managed Osasuna, Atlético, Zaragoza, Espanyol, Mallorca and Leganés in Spain
- Di Stéfano's previous record was 61 when he last managed Valencia in March 1988
Summary
Javier Aguirre has become the oldest manager Valencia has ever appointed in the club's 107-year history. The Mexican, who recently stepped down from the Mexico national team role, takes charge at 67 years old, eclipsing the previous record held by Cesare Prandelli, who arrived at 59. Bordalás, appointed at 57, had been the second-oldest arrival at Mestalla. Aguirre's extensive Spanish experience includes spells at several top-flight clubs, and he was drawn to the challenge of reviving a historic institution despite receiving other offers following his departure from international football.
Original headline
Javier Aguirre pulveriza el reloj del tiempo en el banquillo del Valencia: a sus 67 años supera los fichajes de Prandelli y Bordalás
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