Overview
- The Federação Portuguesa de Futebol has formally ended Roberto Martínez’s contract and has reached a reported agreement to appoint Jorge Jesus as the new head coach.
- Multiple outlets say the deal would run through 2030 and be presented by the FPF at an imminent press conference, though final signatures and official financial terms remain unconfirmed.
- Reports say Jesus accepted a substantially lower salary than he earned in Saudi Arabia to lead a four-year project focused on rebuilding the national side for upcoming tournaments.
- If confirmed, this will be Jesus’s first job as a national-team coach and draws on his domestic success with Benfica plus international trophies with Flamengo and Saudi clubs.
- Jesus has reportedly made persuading Cristiano Ronaldo to keep playing for Portugal an early priority and Ronaldo’s decision will strongly shape the squad and public expectations going forward.