Gary Neville has been appointed as Valencia’s head coach until the end of the season.
The former Manchester United captain, who has been working as part of Roy Hodgson’s England backroom staff, replaces Nuno Espirito Santo who resigned on Sunday.
Gary Neville joins brother Phil who has been assistant coach at the La Liga club from the start of this season.
In a statement on the club’s official website, Neville said: “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. “
“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.“
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.
“Throughout his career, Gary has always shown a high level of leadership on and off the field. He is greatly respected in English football and these qualities have convinced us that it is the right choice to lead the team until the end of season.”
Valencia are currently ninth in La Liga while they are third in Champions League Group H, a point below Gent with one match to play.
Neville’s first match in charge of Los Che, will be at home against Lyon in the Champions league on December 9th.
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