Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has been appointed as Valencia’s head coach until the end of the season.
Neville, who is working as part of Roy Hodgson’s backroom staff in the England national team, replaces Nuno who resigned earlier this week.
He will work alongside his brother Phil, who has been assistant coach at the La Liga club from the beginning of this season.
“I am excited and I am proud to have received this huge opportunity with Valencia Football Club. It is a huge club, of immense prestige and I remember well from my time as a player, the passion and loyalty of their fans,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to working with them, I know it’s a group of very talented players. I am very excited about the challenge that lies ahead together. ”
Valencia president Chan Lay Hoon added: “We are delighted to have been able to have Gary as quickly. He is a person who combines technical expertise as part of the coaching staff of the England team and a brilliant playing career at Manchester United and his team.
“Throughout his career, Gary has always shown a high level of leadership on and off the field. He is greatly respected in the English football and have been these qualities that have convinced us that it is the right choice to lead the team until the end of season.”
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