As quickly as it came, almost he went. When in September 2016 Pako Ayestaran after dismissing the Valencia signed to Cesare Prandelli, the illusions of Valencia fans set their hopes on the Italian. But nevertheless, the thing went wrong and exit technician that same Christmas, It caused a big problem in Valencia. Because of this, the club denounced the coach for the damages caused, since from within the entity it was considered that had damaged the image of the club of Mestalla.

Prandelli, after consulting its lawyers, I had little chance of winning this trial so it reached an agreement with the Valencian club, to receive compensation for damages, according to the newspaper 'AS'. Prandelli meanwhile said in several Italian media: “During my stay there, my assistants and I worked the most of our chances”. The truth is that I could have stayed longer, but honestly I considered that the conditions are no longer appropriate for it gave. That was enough reason to go”, He added the Italian coach who now will be forced to pay a sum of money to Mestalla.