Man Utd legend Neville 'absolutely thrilled' taking Valencia job

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has been named new head coach of Valencia.

The former right-back will work alongside brother Phil having been handed the reins at the Mestalla until the end of the campaign.

"I am absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity with Valencia," Neville said in a statement on valenciacf.com.

"Valencia are a huge football club of immense standing and I know from my time as a player the passion and dedication of the Valencia fans.

"I am really looking forward to working with the club's talented group of players and am excited about the challenge ahead." Neville will be unveiled at a press conference on Thursday afternoon at 3pm UK time, when the new Valencia head coach will speak alongside club president Layhoon Chan.