Jorge Jesus Appointed Portugal Head Coach Through 2030

Overview

• The FPF officially announced Jorge Jesus as Portugal’s head coach on Friday, July 10, after he signed a contract that runs to 2030.
• Jesus has begun assembling a backroom team but the staff is not final; former captain Pepe was approached and declined a role so Jesus must fill that defensive-experience slot from other candidates.
• Jesus plans to speed implementation by using a familiar tactical base focused on higher offensive intensity built on organized defending and short training cycles tailored to national-team windows.
• A significant overlap with players will help that work: 11–12 members of Portugal’s recent 26-man World Cup squad previously worked under Jesus, and he said he will speak individually with veterans including Cristiano Ronaldo about their roles.
• The appointment carries medium- and long-term aims: a Nations League test run in September, a generational renewal to bridge to Euro 2028, and preparation for the 2030 World Cup that Portugal will co-host, with reports saying his salary is about €4 million a year.