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FC Porto Names Francesco Farioli as Head Coach on Two-Year Deal

Succeeding Martín Anselmi, he arrives with longtime assistant Dave Vos after Ajax released him to join his staff.

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Farioli nieuwe trainer van FC Porto

Overview

  • Francesco Farioli signed a two-year contract with FC Porto on July 6, becoming the club’s new head coach at age 36.
  • He takes over from Martín Anselmi, under whom Porto finished third in the Primeira Liga last season.
  • Dave Vos will join Farioli’s backroom team as assistant after Ajax agreed to terminate his contract.
  • Farioli departed Ajax in May despite securing Champions League qualification, citing strategic differences with club management.
  • Porto will host a press conference on Monday at 12:00 local time to formally introduce the new coaching duo.