The Valencia CF Small Shareholders Association (APAVCF) welcomed José Bordalás to the club after he joined as the new first team coach.

This was the message published by the APAVCF on their official communications channels:

"The Valencia CF Small Shareholders Association welcome the new Valencia CF coach, José Bordalás. We wish him every success at the VCF; successes that will be all of ours.

Having a coach from our region is always important. Knowing what VCF represent and what the club means to Valencianistas -as a feeling and not just as a football club. is something that cannot be explained with words. Has to be felt. Welcome, José Bordalás."