Joao Pereira will take over from Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim as head coach of Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese champions introduced on Monday.
The 40-year-old will step up from his position as reserve-team boss following Amorim’s departure to Previous Trafford.
Pereira has signed a contract till 2027, membership president Frederico Varandas advised a press convention.
“It is a supply of pleasure, a privilege and an honour to be offered at Sporting,” mentioned Pereira.
The previous Portuguese worldwide right-back, who loved three spells at Sporting as a participant, mentioned he was properly “ready” for his new problem.
Sporting staged a dramatic fightback from two objectives all the way down to win 4-2 at Braga on Sunday in Amorim’s closing match in cost and preserve their 100-percent report within the Primeira Liga this season.
Amorim left to take over at Man United following the sacking of Erik ten Hag after a golden spell within the Portuguese capital, taking Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in 2021 earlier than regaining the trophy final season.
Additionally they sit second within the Champions League desk after thumping Manchester Metropolis 4-1 final week in Amorim’s final residence recreation as coach.
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