Pedro Ribeiro named UD Oliveirense head coach after Sunderland spell | OneFootball

Pedro Ribeiro has been appointed head coach of UD Oliveirense, the Liga Portugal 2 side, after leaving Sunderland last summer.

The club confirmed the appointment in a statement, welcoming him and highlighting his experience in Portuguese and international football, as well as his role in Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League.

Ribeiro joined Sunderland in October 2024 to work under Régis Le Bris, focusing on the team’s defensive work. He helped the Black Cats secure promotion in 2024-25, then left by mutual consent amid a summer staff restructure.

The 40-year-old began coaching at 19 and has served as Vítor Pereira’s assistant at Porto, Al-Ahli, Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe and 1860 Munich.

He has previously led Gil Vicente, Belenenses SAD, Penafiel, Académico de Viseu and Leixões. His first senior managerial role was with Gil Vicente in 2018, when he became the youngest coach in Portuguese professional football.

Source: Sunderland Echo