Former Portuguese footballer Joao Pereira has been appointed as new head coach for Sporting CP. The 40-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Portuguese football club till 2027 after departure of former coach Ruben Amorim, who has gone to Manchester United. Sporting CP announced the arrival of Pereira with a social media post on Monday, November 11 where the former footballer can be seen holding the club’s jersey with his name and the year 2027 written on its back.
Joao Pereira has also been a head coach for Sporting CP’s under-23 team from 2022 to 2024. In his tenure, Sporting U23 secured 20 victories in 53 matches with an average of 1.45 points per game. Pereira has also served as a temporary coach for Sporting B’s team for just 11 games and now has finally joined the senior team of the franchise. He was also a part of Sporting CP as a player during his playing days. Pereira’s first assignment as head coach will be Sporting’s upcoming fixture against Amarante FC at José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on November 23.
Ruben Amorim joins Manchester United as head coach post departure from Sporting CP
With Joao Pereira replacing Ruben Amorim as head coach in Sporting CP, the former Portuguese midfielder has been appointed as a new head coach for Manchester United. He replaced Ruud van Nistelrooy for the same role. Amorim had a great time with Sporting CP guiding the club to its first league title in 19 years in 2021 before regaining the trophy last season. His tenure came to an end following Sporting’s 4-2 win against Braga on Monday, November 11.
Taking about Ruud van Nisterlooy, he was serving as an interim head coach for Manchester United after Erin ten Hag was sacked from the role earlier this year. United are now set to face Ipswich Town in their upcoming fixture in the Premier League at Portman Road Stadium on November 24.