"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 time to assess the team's leadership dynamics and praised the squad's quality. Fonseca replaces Rui Borges, who led the team to significant successes but was dismissed due to internal management issues rather than poor results. His contract extends until 2030, and he aims to close a nine-point gap with FC Porto.