Tinkerman happy to 'home' in Valencia
The Italian, sacked by Chelsea last week despite guiding them to the Champions League semi-final and to second in the Premiership, had been widely tipped to take over at the Mestalla.
He replaces Rafael Benitez who resigned last week despite clinching a Primera Liga and UEFA Cup double. Benitez has been tipped to succeed Gerard Houllier at Liverpool.
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