Jorge Jesus Nears Appointment as Portugal Coach With Contract Reportedly Through 2030

Overview

• Portuguese outlets report that Jorge Jesus is in advanced talks to become Portugal’s national coach under a deal running to 2030 with formal signing still pending.
• The proposed technical staff includes long-time assistants and analysts such as João de Deus, Fábio Jesus, Márcio Sampaio, Rodrigo Araújo and Gil Henriques, with goalkeeping coach Ricardo likely to remain.
• Jesus has outlined a plan to make Portugal more offensive while protecting defensive structure, and to begin a generational renewal aimed first at Euro 2028 and then the 2030 World Cup.
• A planned addition of ex‑captain Pepe to the backroom team was declined, forcing adjustments to Jesus’s recruitment for his coaching group.
• Reporters note an operational advantage for Jesus because roughly half of the recent World Cup squad already worked under him, which could speed implementation before the September Nations League fixtures.