The exit of Martin Jol from White Hart Lane has set in motion what is a massive chop-and-change operation across Europe.
Juande Ramos was always the favourite to take over as Tottenham Hotspur manager, but few bothered to speculate on how that, in turn, was about to affect life in la Liga.
Even when news broke that Valencia were speaking with Jose Mourinho, it was supposed that the filter-004ions were about taking over next summer. That, it seems, is quite some distance from the truth.
Quique Sanchez Flores has been under tremendous pressure at the Mestalla, and has already been jeered by the fans more than a couple of times.
A 2-0 defeat to Rosenborg in the Champions League has, many believe, caused the patience to run out with the Che bosses. Flores himself is fed up with the treatment meted out to him, and that is how this entire jigsaw is set to be completed.
His agent has supposedly been approached by Sevilla over the last 24 hours, while Valencia were speaking with Mourinho.
The former Getafe coach himself let slip a few hints on Friday evening, when speaking about Ramos's departure from the Sanchez Pizjuan.
"They [Sevilla] have a lot of resources and they will come back again," he declared. "It [Juande's departure] may not affect them a great deal as they have a very competitive team."
He went on to insist he was thinking of Valencia, but it is believed he is open to the Sevilla job, one with a lot less pressure associated with it, and one where coaches have been backed heavily over the past five years.
That, it seems, is the key, for if he were to agree to leave, Los Che have supposedly already reached an understanding with Jose Mourinho, who is said to be very excited by Valencia's squad strength, and the fact that despite a slow start, they are sitting second in La Liga, just one point behind Real Madrid, whom they face on Wednesday.
It still seems a long shot, but given what has happened over the last 24 hours, not inconcievable. Should Flores agree to leave Valencia, we will see Juande Ramos at Tottenham, Quique at Sevilla and Jose at the Mestalla. Martin Jol, meanwhile, will take over at Ajax.
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Spurs confirm Ramos appointment
Eurosport
One day after leaving Sevilla Juande Ramos has been appointed the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur replacing the recently sacked Martin Jol.
Ramos, who left the UEFA Cup champions on Friday clearing his way for a move to north London, has signed a four-year deal with Spurs, the club announced.
His first game in charge will be against Blackpool in the Carling Cup on Wednesday, with development coach Clive Allen and youth team boss Alex Inglethorpe in charge for Sunday's Premier League clash against Blackburn.
"I greatly appreciate the opportunity to work as head coach at Tottenham Hotspur, a club with a great tradition and history," Ramos said.
"Ever since I started my coaching career I have wanted to work in England. It is my sincere hope that I can repay the faith the Spurs Board has shown in me."
"I am looking forward to meeting the players; it is a squad any coach would be excited to work with . I genuinely believe that there is the potential to achieve great things together."
"I was hugely impressed with the Spurs fans both home and away when Sevilla played Spurs last season and it will be a privilege to be the coach of this club with the huge support it enjoys both at White Hart Lane and throughout the world."
Spurs, who have toiled to one win in ten Premier League games this season and lie third-from bottom in the table, sacked Jol on Thursday in the middle of a 2-1 UEFA Cup loss to Getafe and were eager to unveil their highly sought after replacement.
"Juande's arrival is great news for Tottenham Hotspur. He brings with him a wealth of experience, a proven track record and a winning pedigree," said sporting director Damien Comolli.
"Now is the time for us to regroup and look to deliver the results and performances that everyone associated with the Club wants to see.
"By making the appointment at this stage of the season, with our current, talented group of players, we have given ourselves the opportunity to compete well in all four competitions."
"Juande is a highly respected coach and his agreement to join us is excellent news. I know he is eager to get started."
Marcos Alvarez, one of Ramos' assistants at Sevilla, also joins Spurs in a similar role.
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