LISBON, Portugal: Former Benfica manager, Jorge Jesus, is set to take charge of the Portuguese national team after their disappointing World Cup exit, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
The 71-year-old agreed terms with the Portuguese Football Federation during a meeting in Lisbon on Thursday, Portuguese media reported.
Jesus most recently led Al-Nassr – the club of superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo – to the Saudi Arabian league title.
Whether the 41-year-old will continue his career with the national team remains to be seen following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16.
Jesus succeeds Roberto Martínez, who resigned following the side’s exit.
Martínez had been in the role for three and a half years and led Portugal to victory in the 2025 Nations League.
The association is set to officially present Jesus as the new manager today, it was reported.
The man from the Lisbon suburb of Amadora has already signed a contract running until 2030.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he is therefore set to manage the Seleção at the 2030 World Cup on home soil, with the tournament being co-hosted with Spain and Morocco as well as Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Jesus is one of the most successful Portuguese managers of recent decades.
He enjoyed his greatest success with Benfica, whom he led to three league titles.
With city rivals, Sporting Lisbon, he won the Portuguese League Cup in 2018. – BERNAMA-dpa
