the future of Ruben Baraja in front of the Valencia Football Club It is uncertain, since the coach from Valladolid will almost certainly not continue in office next season. Despite having achieved the main objective of saving the team from relegation to the second division, his career at the club will come to an end on June 30.
Rubén Baraja arrived at Valencia at a critical moment, when the team found itself plunged into a deep sporting crisis. His main mission was to avoid relegation and, fortunately, he has succeeded “virtually”. However, despite having successfully fulfilled his mission, his continuity is not guaranteed.
Valencia owner Peter Lim has other plans for the bench. Lim is reportedly hoping to have Nuno Espirito Santo back at the helm of the team. The Portuguese coach is fully trusted by Lim and, what is more important, he is aligned with Jorge Mendes, an influential player agent who will pull the strings on the market next summer.
This situation could prefer a betrayal for Rubén Baraja, who hoped to be a valid option to continue as Valencia coach next year. During these difficult months, the man from Valladolid has left his skin and has shown his commitment and ability to lead the team in difficult moments.
Lim will trust Mendes again
However, the influence of Jorge Mendes and the confidence of Peter Lim in Nuno Espirito Santo could weigh more in the final decision. Lim will seek to ensure a strategic alignment of interests at the club, with the intention of strengthening Valencia in the transfer market with basic players from the Portuguese agent’s portfolio.
Despite the possible disappointment of Rubén Baraja, it is important to recognize his work and thank him for his contribution in such difficult times for Valencia. His dedication and professionalism have been fundamental to achieving the goal of staying in La Liga. On June 30, a stage in the history of Valencia will close and the search for a new leader who can take the club to new horizons will begin.