The former selector begins by walking away with “great gratitude for the privilege of being a national selector and for the honor” he had in representing the country.
Fernando Santos thanked all the players he has worked with, his technical team and the Portuguese Football Federation, “Humberto Coelho and Joao Pinto, who have always been by my side,” he said, before expressing special thanks to Federation President Fernando. Gomez.
“I want to especially thank Dr. Fernando Gomez, who has always supported me. He was what a leader should be in good times, but also in the most difficult times,” he recalled.
The last word was for the Portuguese: “From now on, I will be one of the many millions who vibrate for the national team. I will be body and soul, as always, no longer on the field, but in the stands, wherever I am. , sing our anthem and really want the selection, the team of all of us, to bring us a lot of joy.
Recall that the 68-year-old coach had a contract until 2024, but the termination was agreed amicably. Fernando Santos led Portugal to two titles, the 2016 European Championship and the 2019 Nations League.
Author: Mariana Saraiva
Source: CM Jornal
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