"Old dream" and reciprocal. Paulo Fonseca presented in Alvalade

Paulo Fonseca has been officially appointed as the new coach of Sporting CP, marking a long-awaited dream for both him and club president Frederico Varandas. During the presentation at Estádio de Alvalade, Varandas emphasized Fonseca's quality and trustworthiness for the club's project. Fonseca expressed his excitement about returning to the club he loves, stating that now is the right time for this challenge. He will take over from Rui Borges, who led the team to significant successes, including a double championship. The decision to part ways with Borges was attributed to internal management issues rather than poor results. Fonseca plans to assess the team and its leadership dynamics in the coming weeks.

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