By Adegboyega Adeleye
Veteran Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal’s head coach following the Spaniard’s departure, according to local reports.
According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, a claim also reported by ESPN, the Portuguese Football Federation wants to appoint a new coach before the end of the week, with the 71-year-old Jesus its preferred choice to lead the national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença did not reveal any names but said the federation was moving quickly to appoint a successor.
“The coach must be someone who knows Portuguese football well and identifies with the winning mindset of the federation and the national team,” Proença said.
