Official! Coach with Benfica ties takes on family challenge | OneFootball

Renato Paiva is returning to Mexico to take charge of Santos Laguna. The 56-year-old Portuguese coach is preparing to begin a new chapter in his career, having already managed Club León and Toluca in the Mexican league.

According to Record, the former Benfica youth coach will sign a contract valid for two seasons, until 2028. Santos Laguna are thus betting on Renato Paiva’s international experience in an attempt to reverse the poor results of recent seasons, after finishing the Clausura League at the bottom of the table.

Before this new adventure, Renato Paiva also had spells at clubs such as Bahia, Botafogo, Fortaleza and Independiente del Valle, building an increasingly solid career outside Portugal. Even so, it was at Benfica - where Marco Silva is seen discussing his future - that the coach gained the most recognition, thanks to the work he carried out over many years at Seixal.

The coach arrived at the Club of Light in 2004/05 and remained linked to the Eagles for around 16 seasons. Renato Paiva worked across several youth levels, from under-10s to under-19s, standing out particularly with the under-17 team, where he won the national title in 2017/18.

In January 2019, the coach was promoted to Benfica’s B team, a position he held until December 2020, when he decided to pursue an international career as a head coach. Now, Renato Paiva returns to a league he already knows well, looking to restore Santos Laguna’s competitiveness.

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