André Villas-Boas hails João Brandão on new deal: “That’s continuity” | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto, commented on João Brandão’s contract renewal. The 43-year-old coach has extended his deal with the Dragons’ B team until 2028, in a decision already made official by the club.

“It is the continuation of FC Porto’s development project, which is the most important thing and which this year bore fruit with the debut of three players in the first team. This is the path of continuity we want, and it is linked to his leadership, his method, his selfless spirit, his respect not only for what happens in the first team, when there are absences and they need to be filled with players for matches or training, but also for the selfless spirit he shows toward the under-19s, when players already in the B team are called up by the under-19s. There is a great level of involvement, an understanding of the Club’s culture, its demands, its past and also its future. That is why we wanted to extend João Brandão’s journey with this renewal.”

André Villas-Boas went on to praise João Brandão:

“That has been the case over these last two years, which is why this recognition and extension have come about. One part of it is the players’ development from a technical and professional point of view, but there is also the supportive role of the leader at this stage, which is the most difficult one: the transition from the under-19s to the professional game, with the demands of the Segunda Liga. It is recognition of that human side, that the players need that support in order to develop, so that they can then reach the first team more complete. João Brandão has been doing that work and helped bring about those three debuts, in perfect coordination between youth football, professional football and the first team.”

“I would also highlight the presence of Álvaro Silva, at João Brandão’s invitation, a person who so well represents what FC Porto’s player development project is, someone with 46 years at the club who has guided many young players into the first team. João Brandão acknowledges that work at the moment of his renewal, and I hope he will also be able to give us those 46 years, as Álvaro has. It is yet another reflection of his selfless spirit toward others”, added André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto.

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