FC Porto Appoints Francesco Farioli as New Head Coach

Italian coach Francesco Farioli has been appointed as the new head coach of Portuguese club FC Porto, signing a contract through 2027. At 36, Farioli is considered one of the most promising young managers in European football, having previously coached in Turkey, France, and the Netherlands, including a recent season at Ajax where he narrowly missed winning the Eredivisie title. He replaces Martin Anselmi, who left after a trophyless 2024-25 season with Porto finishing third in the Primeira Liga. Farioli's tactical approach typically features a high-pressing 4-3-3 formation, similar to that of Roberto De Zerbi. Porto hopes Farioli's progressive style and previous success, such as guiding Nice to fifth place in Ligue 1, will help the club reclaim the Portuguese league title they last won in 2023. The club officially introduced Farioli to the team and fans, with preparations for the upcoming season now underway.