The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reached a definitive agreement with Jorge Jesus to take over as the new manager of the Portugal national team, succeeding Roberto Martínez on a contract extending until the 2030 World Cup.
The Spanish tactician, Martínez, left his post following the expiration of his contract after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign, where the “Navigators” bowed out in the Round of 16 after a 1-0 defeat against Spain.
According to the renowned Portuguese newspaper “A Bola,” the FPF did not hesitate to select Jesus as Martínez’s successor, especially given his extensive experience both inside and outside Portugal, during which he achieved numerous historic milestones.
Contract Details, Salaries, and the “Ronaldo” Factor
The 71-year-old manager quickly accepted the offer to lead Portugal. It is now only a matter of time before he officially signs his contract with the European giants, taking charge of upcoming major campaigns, including the UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2028, and the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
Key aspects of the agreement include:
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Annual Salary: Jesus will earn a total salary of €4 million per year, which is significantly less than what he earned last season with Al-Nassr, and far below the financial package offered to him to extend his stay with the Saudi giants.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future: The appointment of Jesus is fantastic news for Cristiano Ronaldo, potentially paving the way for him to continue his international career without retirement. The duo shares an exceptional relationship; in fact, it was because of Ronaldo that Jesus initially agreed to manage Al-Nassr last year.
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It is worth noting that Jorge Jesus was previously a strong candidate to coach the Brazil national team before Carlo Ancelotti took charge. His name was also recently floated as a potential replacement for Donis at the helm of the Saudi national team. However, his compass has ultimately guided him back to his homeland, where he previously enjoyed massive success managing domestic giants Benfica and Sporting CP.
