In charge: Paulo Torra returns to V. Guimarães as coach

Paulo Torra is the new coach of V. Guimarães, just like More reported in time.

The Brazilian coach, who had already seen the victory over Gil Vicente in the boxes at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, signed a contract until 2025.

Paulo Torra left Santos at the beginning of August after only two matches. The 49-year-old coach was Luiz Felipe Scolari’s assistant for several years in Guangzhou, Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, Gremio and Atletico Paranaense, and he was also a head coach in «Furacao», in addition to adding other experiences in Brazil.

As a player, he represented V. Guimarães himself (2003/2004), but he also wore the Boavista shirt (2001 to 2003).

“I hope to be very successful, and to make Vitória a great place in the championship. With the support of our fans who are unique to Portuguese football, I hope the team puts on a good campaign. I think we’ll do a great job. I watched a few matches, the last one was live, and I think the group is very good. My goal is to improve the quality of the players, ”he told the media in the Guimarães logo.

“I didn’t even think twice. I was one of the players of Vitoria and it’s a very big club with unique and loyal supporters. They charge a lot, it’s true, but they support the team a lot. He’s a great player in Portuguese football. He has a lot of strength, so I have a nice challenge ahead » he added.

Tora arrived in the city of Perso to succeed Moreno, who resigned after his withdrawal from European competition, at home against Slovenian Celje.