20.03.2025 18:40
Alanyaspor is bringing in Joao Pereira to fill the position left vacant by head coach Sami Uğurlu. The 41-year-old coach, who has been working with the Sporting Lisbon B team, briefly managed Sporting Lisbon after Ruben Amorim left for Manchester United. Pereira is expected to arrive in Turkey tomorrow, March 21, to sign the contract. He had played for Trabzonspor for about 4 years.
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Trendyol Süper Lig teams Alanyaspor has turned to a surprising name after parting ways with head coach Sami Uğurlu.
THEY ARE BRINGING JOAO PEREIRA
According to a report in Record, Alanyaspor is bringing Joao Pereira to the position. It was stated that the Mediterranean team has reached a preliminary agreement with Pereira. The report mentioned that the Portuguese coach is "on his way to Alanyaspor." Furthermore, it is expected that the young coach will arrive in Turkey for signing on Friday, March 21 (tomorrow).
COACHED SPORTING AFTER AMORIM
The 41-year-old coach, who worked with the Sporting Lisbon B team, had briefly coached Sporting Lisbon after Ruben Amorim went to Manchester United. Under Pereira's management, Sporting had 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in 8 matches. Pereira returned to the B Team after Rui Borges took over the team.
HE PLAYED AT TRABZONSPOR
Joao Pereira had played in Turkey for about 4 years wearing the Trabzonspor jersey during his football career. Thus, Pereira will have the chance to coach in the Trendyol Süper Lig.
THEY ARE FIGHTING TO AVOID RELEGATION
Alanyaspor has achieved 8 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses in the Süper Lig, where they have played 27 matches. The Mediterranean team is in 14th place with 31 points, sitting 4 points above the relegation zone.
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