Official! Braga poach Sporting academy expert | OneFootball

Braga has entered a new phase in its youth development structure and has made a significant change in the department’s coordination. José Violante has been chosen to take over from António José Pereira, in a move that comes after an internal review of the performance of the youth teams over the past few seasons.

The arrival of the former Sporting official represents a commitment to new ideas and a strategic renewal of Braga’s academy system. Despite António José Pereira’s departure, the decision does not call into question the recognition of the work carried out over recent years, and is seen above all as an attempt to reverse a trend that fell short of the expectations of Braga’s SAD.

At 38, José Violante arrives at Braga’s Sporting City after relevant spells at Sporting and Porto. Braga’s officials believe the new coordinator has the ideal profile to restore the club’s prominence in the national youth development landscape.

The new official will work closely with Hugo Vieira, vice-president and member of the SAD board, who will continue to lead the youth project. The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of the academy and boost the development of players for the club’s highest levels.

The changes are not expected to stop here. According to the national press, further changes to Braga’s youth technical structure are expected in the coming days. The main exception will be the B team, where Rúben Teles retains the trust of the club’s officials to lead the project of returning to the professional divisions.

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