Ex-Sporting coach tipped to replace Rui Vitória at Panathinaikos | OneFootball

Panathinaikos has its eye on Fernando Santos, former coach of Sporting, to fill the vacancy left by Rui Vitória, who was recently dismissed. The possibility of the Portuguese coach returning to Greece has been gaining more traction in recent hours.

Fernando Santos continues to attract interest in the European market, even after less successful stints with Besiktas and the national teams of Poland and Azerbaijan. The renowned Portuguese coach, who won the European Championship with Portugal in 2016, maintains prestige in Greek football, where he has already managed AEK, PAOK, Panathinaikos itself, and the Greek national team.

The club from the Greek capital values the deep knowledge Santos has of local football and considers him a name capable of restoring stability to the team. The Athens club is currently without a coach and is looking for an experienced profile that can take over immediately.

At 70 years of age, the coach reportedly recently rejected an offer from Al Ahly, Egypt, according to the newspaper Record, as he prefers an opportunity to return to work in Greece, where he built a significant part of his career and gained strong recognition.

Fernando Santos was the coach of Sporting in the 2003/04 sports season. In 40 games, the coach won 26, drew five, and lost nine times. He finished the Portuguese league in third place, behind Benfica (second place) and Porto (first).

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