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Carlos Queiroz becomes boss of Portugal

July 12, 2008

Carlos Queiroz, Alex Ferguson’s number two at Manchester United, has been appointed the successor of Big Phil Scolari as the coach of the Portugal national side.

Queiroz said about his appointment:

I’m very proud and honoured to go back to serve my country.

His departure means Manchester United now have just five weeks to find a replacement for him before the new season starts. Out of the candidates likely to replace Queiroz at United are Brian McClair (who is already a coach at United) and Laurent Blanc, who is the current coach of French side Bordeaux.

United’s boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, stated about Queiroz:

Carlos is one of the best coaches in world football.

His attention to detail, ability to innovate and will to win have been a key factor to the team’s recent successes.

He has played an important role in building and blending the exceptional squad of players at the club.

Although Queiroz is delighted to become the national coach for his own country, he is saddened to leave United:

It is with a very heavy heart that I leave the greatest football club in the world.

This has been a special period in my life both personally and professionally.

Queiroz is believed to be on £1.5 million per year in his new job.

Written by Roy · Filed Under Europe, Manchester United 


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