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We'll soon learn whether Gary Neville can coach as well as most think he can.

Valencia announced on its website Wednesday it has appointed Neville as its head coach. Neville joins the Spanish club on a short-term contract, which expires after the 2015-16 season. The Valencia coach's job will be Neville's first in club soccer.

"I am absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity with Valencia," Neville told 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 leaves Sky Sports with immediate effect. He joined the British broadcaster in 2011 after retiring as a player and has since become one of the world's premier English-language analysts.

However, he'll continue in his current role as an assistant to England national team manager Roy Hodgson.

Nuno Espirito Santo resigned as Valencia's coach Sunday following its La Liga (Spanish first division) loss to Sevilla. Valencia owner Peter Lim, who has business ties with Neville, moved quickly to hire the former Manchester United and England defender.

Neville's younger brother Phil, 38, was one of Nuno's assistants. He'll be part of his older brother's staff.

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