Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese champions announced on Monday that Joao Pereira will succeed Ruben Amorim, who is headed to Manchester United, as head coach.
After Amorim leaves for Old Trafford, the 40-year-old will take over as manager of the reserve squad.
In Amorim’s last game as manager, Sporting pulled off a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to win 4-2 against Braga on Sunday, keeping their perfect record in the Primeira Liga this year.
Pereira, a former Portugal right-back who enjoyed three spells at Sporting as a player, will hold his first press conference as boss later on Monday, Sporting said on social media.
Amorim left to take over at Man United following the sacking of Erik ten Hag after a golden spell in the Portuguese capital, taking Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in 2021 before regaining the trophy last season.
They also sit second in the Champions League table after thumping Manchester City 4-1 last week in Amorim’s last home game as coach.
