Rare: Porto boss to exit after signing new deal with ex-president

Andre Villas-Boas has ended Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa’s 42-year rule as president of Porto with a resounding win.

This has been a long-held goal for the ardent Dragões supporter. He left his managerial position in 2022 to devote himself fully to his presidential campaign.

Villas-Boas, who had a short and difficult time as Chelsea manager in 2011, celebrated his victory by dancing about in a Porto home jersey and a scarf. He had a miserable time at Chelsea, where he had served under Jose Mourinho until being fired in March 2012.

Then, with Tottenham, the Portuguese coach made a swift comeback to the Premier League; the team came dangerously close to qualifying for the Champions League before he departed in December 2013.

Now, more than ten years after his breakthrough, Villas-Boas is back at the club that gave him his name. Upon being chosen president of the club, the former manager couldn’t contain his joy. He won a triple with Porto in his one season as manager.

What did Villas-Boas say?

Pinto da Costa presided over the Blue and Whites as they won 68 trophies, including two Europa League and two Champions League championships.

With 26,741 people casting ballots, the 46-year-old received over 80% of the vote, resulting in a resounding victory. It shattered the previous record of 10,000.

After taking the oath of office, Villas-Boas stated: “I want to convey my gratitude to Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa for everything he has given to our FC Porto, the life he gave to FC Porto and guarantee him that it will always be his home.

“I hope to correspond fully to the demands of all Portistas: to win, to lift trophies and to build a sustainable club for the future. We have a long mission ahead of us. It will take arduous work in a house that has to be restructured, sorted out and reorganised.”

Andre VIllas Boas won his campaign to become Porto president

Andre VIllas Boas won his campaign to become Porto president

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Author : Martina Alcheva

Publish date : 2024-04-28 19:06:58

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