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The new leader of the “Dragon” officially took office on Tuesday after defeating Pinto da Costa in the April 27 elections. In his inaugural speech, he did not forget the legacy left by Pinto da Costa.
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Andre Villas-Boas was sworn in on Tuesday as president of FC Porto in a ceremony that began at noon and included three words.
On April 27, the members of the “Blue and White” rallied strongly and decided to change the direction of the club. The club’s former president received 80.28% of the votes, compared to 19.52% for Pinto da Costa, who has served as president since 1982.
However, at the moment, it is not known when the former ‘Dragon’ coach will take over power at SAD, as the current members have not resigned from their positions yet.
Only after the new management bodies of the club take office, can the general assembly of shareholders be called to inaugurate the new formation of SAD.
This Tuesday is the day that marks the beginning of a new page in the club. At the Estádio do Dragão, more than 400 guests attended the Villas-Boas opening ceremony, which featured speeches by Lourenço Pinto, the outgoing President of the General Assembly Board of Directors, and Antonio Tavares, the new President of the Board of Directors. To the General Assembly, and finally the new president of FC Porto.
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